Since the church, the Body of Christ, is comprised of sinners, humans, it will reflect some of the attitudes that exist in society as a whole. Unfortunately, it seems that those at the top do not often express the beliefs that we, the members of this forum, hold dear.snatchel wrote:I can give you some insight in this..C-dub wrote:I am Catholic, but don't know if my church's doors are open 24/7 or not.philip964 wrote:Wow a security team at church.
My have things changed since I was a boy. I remember that Catholic churches were always left unlocked day or night so you could come in and pray at any time. I suppose that has probably changed.
Is everyone on the security team armed. I hope so. I would hate to be a member of a security team and be unarmed. That blocking bullets with your body thing probably doesn't make your day.
I just sort of like CHL allowed and encouraged, so if the devil decides to make a visit, they will find they are unwelcome.
The security team, unless they are license PI's or something like that, cannot be armed.
I am pretty active in our parish and diocese... and the Bishop, Rev's, and Deacons are all anti-carry. As far as I know, no Texas diocese has come out and made an official no-carry statement, they definatly do not support it IN CHURCH.
I am really good friends with a Semenarian, now a Deacon waiting to be ordained a Priest, and this info has come from him. However, he does hve a CHL and does carry to every mass. He will continue carrying once he is a Priest. I carry as well.... we don't have a "security team." I bring my own security
I forget where it was, somewhere up north though, but a State Diocese actually came out with written policy saying something to the effect of: Although our state does recognize the legality of carrying in church, we would appreciate you not doing so.. but as far as MY diocese, nothing like that has happened.
As far as the church being left open 24/7, mine is not. It closes around 7 in the evening. We do have a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel that is open and manned 24\7 though, that way parishoneers in the city can come in and pray or whatever.
Our parish priest is a firm supporter of the second amendment and the RKBA. He has said so at Mass. He has spoken of our responsibilities as free men and the need for us to exercise our rights as enumerated in the constitution and BOR.
He knows many of us pack heat. We know who is armed. We are not a security force. We are just citizens with a more keen situational awareness than most and the intent to deal with a situation should it surface.
The local LEOs knows this as well and have discussed this with us.
We must remember that in most cases the statements made on these matters is just personal opinion.
The opinions of those bishops and priests that run counter to what we believe (firearms related) are just their personal opinions and do not actually reflect the teachings of the church. The church teaches the right and responsibility of us to defend ourselves and if the defense needs to be escalated to the point of taking a life, then that is what we must do.
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