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Article: OPERATION POTOMAC.
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- Church & State
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- October 1, 2001
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Taking Advantage of The `Faith-Based' Atmosphere In Washington, Christian Reconstructionists - The Most Radical Fringe Of The Religious Right - Are Marching Into The U.S. Capitol And The White House
The Rev. William Einwechter has a novel solution to the problem of incorrigible juvenile delinquents - stone them to death.
Einwechter says the stoning penalty is clearly called for in the Bible (Deuteronomy 21:18-21), and he's not ashamed to say that the punishment should still apply today.
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