Now the Pope wants to "ban all weapons"?

[rog951]

Please don't let this become a religion-bashing thread.

 

[eruby]

When I am elected Pope, not only will everyone get CCW, but also a weekly rasher of corned beef and pastrami.

Aoologies to Lankester Merrin.

 

[outrider58]

No joke, I've known 5 Sikh in my life, all 5 were completely badass and simultaneously the nicest people I've ever been around. Unfortunately, they all also moved away.

I cringe every time someone uses 'turban' and 'Muslim' in the same sentence.

Beware the man wearing a turban and wielding a kirpan. He is not Muslim. But if he mistakes you for one, you got problems.

 

[Bob A]

Maybe we need a new commandment. Something like "Thou Shall Not Kill".
Never mind, God already thought of that one.

I believe the actual meaning has been altered in translation from "thou shalt not murder."

Similarly it's not forbidden to lie, but perjury is forbidden.

 

[welder516]

Why is anyone worried what Sgt. Pope says ...

 

[Squaregrouper]

My Sikh religion tells all members in my faith to keep weapons and train with them. So the Pope is free to express whatever he desires.

I was getting gas in New Jersey and the attendant was a Sikh. Out of curiosity, I asked if a kirpan was exempt from New Jersey's concealed weapon laws. He lifted his shirt and proudly stated that, by law, Sikhs can carry their kirpan in New Jersey.
I gave him a thumbs up and he smiled.

 

[ohen cepel]

I'll leave instructions to my ancestors to disarm 100 years AFTER the Pope gets rid of his private army, removed the Vatican wall, and removes all weapons from the Vatican City.

 

[Rebel59]

The Pope must be a democrat. And I'm "delusional"

 

[Squaregrouper]

No joke, I've known 5 Sikh in my life, all 5 were completely badass and simultaneously the nicest people I've ever been around. Unfortunately, they all also moved away.

I cringe every time someone uses 'turban' and 'Muslim' in the same sentence.

Beware the man wearing a turban and wielding a kirpan. He is not Muslim. But if he mistakes you for one, you got problems.

I agree. Sikhs are the most level headed and kind gentlemen who (if necessary) will not hesitate to protect their families with force.
They fit my definition of a manly man to a T.

 

[outrider58]

I agree. Sikhs are the most level headed and kind gentlemen who (if necessary) will not hesitate to protect their families with force.
They fit my definition of a manly man to a T.

 

[AlanInSilverSpring]

I believe the actual meaning has been altered in translation from "thou shalt not murder."

Similarly it's not forbidden to lie, but perjury is forbidden.

Correct. Killing and murdering are two entirely different things

 

[Zeke]

The Beatles were in the right place at the right time with the right amount of control over the entire world (some say they were bigger than God himself), and couldn't make it happen:

"Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too.
Imagine all the people
living life in peace,"
-Imagine, by John Lennon

I personally don't think any world leader, be they religious, political, financial, or otherwise, is going to change human nature with a Tweet spewed upon the Internet.

"If you want peace, prepare to defend yourself."

Cheers,
-Cadre
NRA Life Member
NRA Certified Instructor

"We have met the enemy and he is us." --Walt Kelly (1913-1973)

 

[Moon]

The Beatles were in the right place at the right time with the right amount of control over the entire world (some say they were bigger than God himself), and couldn't make it happen:

"Nothing to kill or die for,
And no religion too.
Imagine all the people
living life in peace,"
-Imagine, by John Lennon

I personally don't think any world leader, be they religious, political, financial, or otherwise, is going to change human nature with a Tweet spewed upon the Internet.

"If you want peace, prepare to defend yourself."

Cheers,
-Cadre
NRA Life Member
NRA Certified Instructor

"We have met the enemy and he is us." --Walt Kelly (1913-1973)

"Imagine" is basically the Communist Manifesto put to music. It was Lennon alone, don't blame The Beatles.

 

[rog951]

"Imagine" is basically the Communist Manifesto put to music. It was Lennon alone, don't blame The Beatles.

I always wondered how the same guy who wrote "Revolution" could also write "Imagine."

 

[ComeGet]

Please don't let this become a religion-bashing thread.

Waaay too late.

When I am elected Pope, not only will everyone get CCW, but also a weekly rasher of corned beef and pastrami.

Aoologies to Lankester Merrin.

I'm working on sending up the white smoke now. But I'm not sure why Merrin might be offended by your post. Please illuminate me. Was he a pork guy?

And, thanks for all the info on Sikhs. I did not know about them and did some research. Good stuff.

 

[jjbduke2004]

When I am elected Pope, not only will everyone get CCW, but also a weekly rasher of corned beef and pastrami.

Aoologies to Lankester Merrin.

It's been a while since there's been a Jewish Pope ;-)

Are you going to change the color of the papal skullcap (kippah)?

 

[smokey]

The pope can say what he wants. Higher authorities have already addressed the issue.

 

[sports89man7]

says the man who happens to have security guards carrying Remington ACR's... lol

 

[RoadDawg]

The pope?

When did he become an American law maker?

 

[Uncle Duke]

When I am elected Pope, not only will everyone get CCW, but also a weekly rasher of corned beef and pastrami.

Aoologies to Lankester Merrin.

And so it came to pass. (The corned beef and pastrami seals the deal.)