October 23, 2021

Greetings fellow Bizarros:

A group that says its mission is "to halt and push back the forces of darkness" is holding a tactical event in southwest Missouri this weekend to train Christians in "hand-to-hand combat" and "fighting from your vehicle."

Called the Missouri Embattled Warriors Event, the gathering is reminiscent of the militia exercises and preparedness training that spread across the country in the 1990s.

"We're a group of Christian men and women that go out and will stand against unrighteousness," said Kevin VanStory, a real estate broker and a leader of the Salt and Light Brigade, which includes Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma.

"This will be an intensive study about self defense. What happens if you were driving on I-70 last year when all those riots were taking place in Kansas City and St. Louis? It's about time that Christians start going on the offense - at least stop being always on the defense."

The Salt and Light Brigade is part of Pass the Salt Ministries, a nonprofit based in Hebron, Ohio. The organization says on its website the training is designed for "Brigade members/Christians understanding the times in which we live" and for "Christians willing to learn tactical skills, preparedness skills & fighting skills."

Bizarrely,
Lewis

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