There seems to be many religious denominations that have an affinity for communist thought even though one of the basic tenants of communism is Atheism and anti human actions.
So who listens? They come out with all kinds of dopey things but it ain’t dogma and it ain’t infallible.
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Catholic Conference has released the following statement on behalf of the four Roman Catholic bishops of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in reaction to Tuesday’s introduction of “An Act relative to the reduction of gun violence” in the Massachusetts Legislature:
“The Roman Catholic Bishops of the Commonwealth are in support of adjustments to existing firearm laws. Any law that would address the role that violence, some mental illnesses, and substance abuse play in many tragedies involving firearms would be a welcomed advance in this area of the law and would be a great benefit to our society.
“It appears that the legislation introduced Tuesday is measured and reasonable; it does not infringe upon the rights of sportsmen and others who possess firearms for legal and legitimate purposes. It would help to prevent tragedies such as those in Newtown, Connecticut or more recently in Isla Vista, California. No community is immune to the possibility of a devastating tragedy. Whatever its final form, it is abundantly clear that legislation aimed toward the reduction of preventable deaths is necessary.”
His Eminence Seán P. Cardinal O’Malley, OFM, Cap.
Archbishop of Boston
Most Rev. Timothy A. McDonnell
Bishop of Springfield
Most Rev. Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
Most Rev. George W. Coleman
Bishop of Fall River
The only thing these douchebags never talk about is Jesus Christ and salvation. I am so sick of the hierarchy, going right up to Pope Bozo the First.
One of several reasons THIS recovering catholic will never return to that church.
Gun ownership isn’t about “sportsman” activity any more than SUV ownership is.
Firearm Ownership is something like 1/8 of what it was 20 years ago in Mass. This would take it to almost 0 IMHO, and the last remaining Conservatives would have no choice but to leave. Enjoy your Socialist Paradise ( sarc / off ) .....
The Catholic bishops’ stupid statement on guns is but one more example of those ordained in the post-Vatican II kumbaya era declaring their far-left views for all to see.
I’m Catholic. Most bishops IMO are far removed from the daily pastoral work of parish priests. Their eyes & their lifestyles are at a loftier height than that.
Wait until some disturbed, armed LIB decides to take over a church service because they are “gun-free” zones.
Catholicism is just another name for so-called social justice, progressivism, liberalism and even communism. This pope and so many of the other entrenched hierarchy of bishops and priests are sellouts. This is just more of it.
To quote the late great Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen:
“WHO IS GOING TO SAVE OUR CHURCH? NOT OUR BISHOPS, NOT OUR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS. IT IS UP TO THE PEOPLE. YOU HAVE THE MINDS, THE EYES, THE EARS TO SAVE THE CHURCH. YOUR MISSION IS TO SEE THAT YOUR PRIESTS ACT LIKE PRIESTS, YOUR BISHOPS, LIKE BISHOPS, AND YOUR RELIGIOUS ACT LIKE RELIGIOUS.”
“reasonable”
Sure thing dirt-bag!
Oh good grief! Can’t these guys save it for abortion and euthanasia? Don’t they realize how much credibility they lose when they come out with an opinion upon which reasonable Catholics can disagree?