Ancient was not the proper term. I do realize that they've been around. I was looking for a word to connote going back beyond the last 50-60 years or so, and that's what sprung to mind for lack of a better term.
I've done a fair amount of research on Jesuits, actually. The rest of your allegations, especially the implication of poisoning, I consider the source of some really horrific anti-Catholic propaganda, and I doubt I'd be interested in continuing this conversation. I've really, really had my fill of it lately.
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"... I doubt I'd be interested in continuing this conversation. I've really, really had my fill of it lately."
I'm not surprised you don't wish to continue especially after your hit and run attack on me. Everything I posted is a matter of history which you choose to portray as "anti-Catholic propaganda".
"The rest of your allegations, especially the implication of poisoning,..."
No allegations. History.
As for the "poisoning" please note I was careful to parenthesize it as follows: (Some claim he was poisoned?). What does that mean to you?
It is obvious your "fair amount of research" on the Jesuits didn't get past the apologits stage.
I respect your desire to drop the subject and only felt it necessary to defend myself against your spurious charges. If, however, you wish information concerning the suppression and/or expulsion of the Jesuits over the years and in predominately Roman Catholic countries, I'd be happy to supply you with references.
In the meanwhile you could possibly gain some enlightenment The Catholic Encyclopedia Unless, of course, you consider it to be a source of anti-Catholic propaganda.