The headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon was occupied by an armed group. The Hammonds were convicted of arson on federal land,[15] were sent to prison, and are now seeking clemency from the U.S. President.
The leader of the group said he began leading the occupation after receiving a divine message ordering him to do so. The militant group demanded that the federal government cede ownership of the refuge, and expressed willingness to engage in armed conflict.
Protest leaders Ryan and Ammon Bundy are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They cited the Mormon scripture as justification for defying government authority. The LDS Church issued a statement, strongly condemning the seizure and that the armed occupation can in no way be justified on a scriptural basis. This group prevented others from using the federal Refuge.
Mixing Scripture, Guns, and Ignorance can lead to a terrible outcome.
Just a thought.
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