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North Carolina Minister Arrested for Brandishing A Weapon

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The arrest of William Rian Adams, 35, in Florida for assault after pointing a handgun at another driver is tragically not unique.  However, what is a bit more unusual is that fact that Adams is the rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher, just south of Asheville.

Adams was driving near Palm City in Florida in his red Chevrolet Corvette when a pick-up truck tried to overtake him after following him closely on the road.  Father Adams then “pointed a semi-automatic handgun” at the two people in the other vehicle.  It turned out to be a Glock-22 handgun.  They reported the incident and Adams was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.

 Adams said that the pick up truck pulled along side of his car and that the occupants started yelling at him.  He said that the occupants also threw a drink at his car. Finally, he insisted that the gun was not loaded.
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It appears that the Gospel of Matthew is not easily applicable to modern times:

5:38 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

5:39 But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

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