An attendee in a Trump mask listening to speeches at the Rod of Iron Freedom Festival. (Photo by Tess Owen)
“In John, Chapter 2, we see that Jesus is an assault weapons manufacturer.”
Moon’s older brother, Kook-jin “Justin” Moon, the owner of gun manufacturing company Kahr Arms, has taken his brother’s side. The freedom festival was held at the 620-acre Kahr Arms property in Greeley, and attendees were invited to shoot an AR-15 at the firing range, purchase gun-shaped chocolates, and participate in a “Concealed Carry Fashion Show.”“We want everyone in the world to have a rod of iron.”
Culture war pastor
The freedom festival's "safe space." (Photo by Tess Owen)
‘Succession’ meets ‘Righteous Gemstones’
Guests at the festival were invited to dress up in kimonos and samurai clothing and pose for photos. (Photo by Tess Owen)
Pastor Moon's supporters from Japan and Korea soaked up the MAGA-friendly atmosphere. Many wore camo hoodies sold through the church. (Photo by Tess Owen)
Rewriting history
Thousands of couples at a mass wedding held by the Unification Church on August 27, 2018 in South Korea. Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
‘They call us Moonies’
Pastor Moon held an intimate gathering in the woods for his loyal followers. (Photo by Tess Owen)