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Marine In Iraq Suspended Over Bible-Quoting Coins

Posted May 30, 08 8:31 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – A US Marine has been suspended after he reportedly distributed coins with Bible verses at an entry point in Falluja, CNN reports. One coin reportedly asked, in Arabic, “Where will you spend eternity?” Military rules forbid troops from proselytizing. A US spokesman apologized to angry Muslims and said “appropriate action” would be taken.

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