Tag Archives: self-defense

An unusual combination of words

Posted on 24 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I like this story from Fox.
Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop comes to aid of woman being attacked
A Samurai sword-wielding Mormon bishop helped a neighbor woman escape a Tuesday morning attack by a man who had been stalking her.
Kent Hendrix woke up … Continue reading →

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WI Sheriff urges people to arm themselves, get training, because of cuts to law enforcement.

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a phrase which is becoming more popular:  I carry a gun – because a cop is too heavy.
Here is a story from Milwaukee which a friend forwarded.
Keep in mind that Milwaukee is not exactly a bastion of conservatism.
Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Obamic Irony

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

After the sad election last November, the President joked around with Barbara Walters on ABC about his daughters being surrounded by guns all the time.  I am sure that, as a father, he thinks that’s a mighty fine perk.
His daughters … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Priest’s role, duty when someone “misuses” confession

Posted on 16 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
When does the Seal of Confession actually take affect in that the priest can’t say anything outside of the Confessional? For example, if someone goes into the confessional/reconciliation room with no intention of confessing, but some form of … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Use of force to defend a church from vandalism

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Is is okay to fight in churches ? Can one shoot or punch vandals ? Can one defend the priest, or himself, or the Sacrament ?
Many who comment on destruction stories want to put up watches. Would this … Continue reading →

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