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cbayer

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28. Well, I guess my point is that there are controversial issues

Thu Nov 20, 2014, 11:32 AM

Nov 2014

on which pretty much everyone here agrees (GLBT rights, abortion, social justice issues, civil rights) and those on which there is intense disagreement.

Guns is the one where there is probably the most intense disagreement. It is divisive and I'm not sure more division is what this group needs.

But I will defer.

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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