Kakki wrote:
> Catholic, a religion which for many years
> has been known for its staunch pacifism.
Kakki, that has never been true. I am not arguing with you, but in the whole
history of the church, the Roman Catholic Church has never, ever been a
pacifist church. For that matter, neither was the Lutheran church in which
ordained me so I am not picking on you.
Staunch pacifism would include the Mennonites, Amish, and the Seventh day
Adventists. The Adventists have suffered terribly in this country for their
pacifism. The history of this nation's treatment of pacifists in the Civil
war through WW! period is shameful and improved by degrees since then.
The Roman Catholic Church is known for many things, but the label of staunch
pacifism is not one of them in any way shape or form.
(the Rev) Vince
