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NYC_SKP

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16. My one friend who was trained as a Jesuit keeps a rifle.

Thu Nov 20, 2014, 10:50 AM

Nov 2014

He's gay, he's a school teacher, and he lives in an area that's pretty deep in RW teabaggers, not that this is the reason for having the rifle.

People in semi-rural and agricultural regions just often keep guns.

It's very off-putting when people try to punish the many for the sins of a few.

I don't know that the author of the two year old article speaks for a majority of Jesuits or not.

It's seemed to be a pretty narrow view, and political, and I find that a bit disturbing from Jesuits.

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Jesuits call for repeal of 2nd Amendment [View all] stone space Nov 2014 OP

It'll never happen, but it should shenmue Nov 2014 #1

On gun regulation: murderers do not constitute "a well-regulated militia" Brettongarcia Nov 2014 #3

Solid. rug Nov 2014 #2

Was not aware of this. Thanks for the link. cbayer Nov 2014 #4

De nada. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #5

We had a Jesuit at the seminary I attended Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #6

I think the Jesuits are my favorite order. cbayer Nov 2014 #8

Very positive. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #9

I think that every one gets to their individual space on their individual paths cbayer Nov 2014 #13

I've added it to my list Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #17

Let me know what you think after you read it. cbayer Nov 2014 #20

I'm an atheist, and a big Jesuit fan. JoePhilly Nov 2014 #106

This article is almost two years old. February 25, 2013. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #7

Um...you do know who the Jesuits are, don't you? stone space Nov 2014 #10

FWIW, I think the post is fine here. n/t Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #12

Is your post about Jesuits or is it about gun control? You posted yesterday in the RKBA.... NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #14

I cross posted that other article because I felt that... stone space Nov 2014 #19

I bet if you look realy hard, you can find an even OLDER editorial. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #63

How are the Jesuits irrelevant? stone space Nov 2014 #74

First off, that editorial is not representative of The Jesuits(TM). AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #77

You may speak for the Jesuits if you wish. stone space Nov 2014 #80

Am I afraid or angry? Make up your mind. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #81

Seems like both to me. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #83

I'm generally only one thing at a time. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #86

I'm of the school of thought that... stone space Nov 2014 #93

The age of the post makes it difficult to verify. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #98

If you don't like old stuff, ... stone space Nov 2014 #100

I KNOW, RIGHT?! AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #101

So why are you whining about how this... stone space Nov 2014 #103

Because if this was representative of their policy or doctrine, you could probably find something AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #104

Why should I do searching for anything, ... stone space Nov 2014 #105

You had to search for that editorial. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #107

It was well known to me. stone space Nov 2014 #108

You had a two year old article? AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #112

I remember when it came out. stone space Nov 2014 #113

Why wasn't it relevant to post when it came out? AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #115

I did. stone space Nov 2014 #116

So, dupe thread, or you posted it where it belongs, in the gungeon? AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #120

No. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #122

And this is a great example of why I think this issue might be best left alone cbayer Nov 2014 #21

Religion has always been controversial. stone space Nov 2014 #24

Yes, that is why there is a separate religion group cbayer Nov 2014 #26

Certianly religious discussions would be less... stone space Nov 2014 #27

Well, I guess my point is that there are controversial issues cbayer Nov 2014 #28

Democrats supporting gay rights is a rather recient phenomina. stone space Nov 2014 #29

While I see your point, I'm mostly just looking at this site in general and cbayer Nov 2014 #30

Well, I've never called myself... stone space Nov 2014 #31

This might explain our differences. cbayer Nov 2014 #32

That could be. stone space Nov 2014 #59

Ah, no that is a good point. cbayer Nov 2014 #60

I'm guessing that it is because the list comes from... stone space Nov 2014 #61

I see. Bad choice on his part. cbayer Nov 2014 #66

Well, I don't expect RKBAers and those of us who... stone space Nov 2014 #65

Well, there is a protected group on this site for gun control advocates. cbayer Nov 2014 #84

I really don't see a problem with this thread. stone space Nov 2014 #85

I support the jesuits as well, but I still have a problem with this thread. cbayer Nov 2014 #87

Believers and non-believers come together on TONS of topics. trotsky Nov 2014 #76

It took two years for someone to post it here. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #64

Is there some reason why you don't want statements by... stone space Nov 2014 #69

Because you seem hell bent to make sure the Gungeon is leaking. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #71

What is your problem? stone space Nov 2014 #73

I stopped posting in the gungeon a long time ago. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #75

Yes, editorials by the Jesuits... stone space Nov 2014 #78

It is interesting that you are still characterizing this as 'the jesuits'. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #117

Whatever. It appeared as an editorial in their magazine. stone space Nov 2014 #118

Right wing assholes worry me when they get involved in politics. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #119

The Jesuits are coming for your gunz, AC. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #123

Pretty sure, not. But do me a favor. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #124

They're coming for your gunz. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #125

And your birth control. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #126

Oddly until skip showed up you were fine Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #35

No it isn't. It's religious people with an opinion on a political issue. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #62

Who are you to tell the Jesuits... stone space Nov 2014 #67

Well, I've heard said 'God made man, Samuel Colt made them equal', but really, it's a americanism. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #70

God may or may not have made Treyvon Martin, but... stone space Nov 2014 #94

Minors... actually, people under 21, are not allowed to carry a pistol by law. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #97

Unfortunately, they are allowed to collect bullets. stone space Nov 2014 #99

He should have gone to jail for it. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #102

Jail wouldn't have helped Trayvon. stone space Nov 2014 #111

I agree. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #114

It's about religion and this isn't Latest Breaking News Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #11

My one friend who was trained as a Jesuit keeps a rifle. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #16

I grew up in rural Eastern North Dakota. Goblinmonger Nov 2014 #18

My favorite governor and potential POTUS trained as a Jesuit. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #40

Here's a PDF of the United Church of Christ's... stone space Nov 2014 #15

Here's a very readable pros-cons article from a non-denominational but spiritual writer. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #22

Your 4 posts to this thread show just how bored you are. stone space Nov 2014 #23

Your articles bore me, but refuting them is fine good sport. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #25

If if we're all soooooper lucky, you'll dig it all up and come post it here too. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #68

Your behavious in this thread is bizarre. stone space Nov 2014 #72

I'm afraid now? Fascinating. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #79

You are all over the place making... stone space Nov 2014 #82

TWO YEARS OLD. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #88

What's your point? stone space Nov 2014 #95

*twitch* AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #96

You know, you do seem to be a ridiculous person, but carry on, mr blur Nov 2014 #127

Post removed Post removed Nov 2014 #33

Do you have a link to that list? (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #34

What Does the Bible Say About the Second Amendment? NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #37

I'm not familiar with the Liberty Fellowship. stone space Nov 2014 #39

It is an extreme rightwing hate group. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #43

Ah, that explains the sermon. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #45

yeah, and why there weren't any UU churches. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #52

Yeah, I had a little trouble finding the UU's on that list, too. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #54

Yes indeed there certainly are a whole lot Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #36

Yes, those Unitarian Universalist Teabaggers, OMG WTF? NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #38

Which UU church is on your long list of hideous fundamentalist churches? Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #41

The list was just a grab from the Intertube, but then you knew that. They aren't my "data points". NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #46

They were your data points. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #49

OK, here's what the UU website has to say. stone space Nov 2014 #50

Of course, because UU is just about as liberal as a christian denomination gets. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #53

How are the UU's teabaggers when they aren't even on that list? stone space Nov 2014 #56

SKP can't respond. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #58

Liberty Fellowship Really? No wonder you didn't provide a link. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #42

"His new ministry includes local white supremacists" trotsky Nov 2014 #44

The thing about gungeoneers is that they invariably cough up the rightwing Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #51

I avoid the Gungeon for a reason. trotsky Nov 2014 #57

What's the matter Warren? Losing your argument? Guilt by association? That's your foil? NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #47

it isn't every day I see somebody using a rightwing hate site as their source Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #48

I honestly don't think he checked. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #89

He doubled down on it and pretended that it included UU churches. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #91

Yeah, I followed that thread fork and then edited my post. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #92

Out of curiousity AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #121

They're free to make that argument Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #55

Never going to happen, and it shouldn't. NaturalHigh Nov 2014 #90

Don't care, currently enjoying my handgun and my gay marriage. EOM Kurska Nov 2014 #109

Congratulations on your marriage! (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #110