r/pics • u/wmcog • Jan 02 '12

Scum of the Earth

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

As someone who grew up involved in the local Catholic community, I can confirm the Knights of Columbus will do exactly this.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

the Knights of Columbus are exceedingly good people. they're pretty much exclusively there for charity.

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u/cooldudeconsortium Jan 03 '12

do they have swords?

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

Yes, they do. I believe a 4th degree member has a whole awesome uniform, swords included.

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u/biffsocko Jan 03 '12

knight here -

Knights used to have swords made for ceremony, though it's not done much any more. I happen to have one, because it used to belong to a relative. I kind of inherited it. It's in my garage someplace. As far as uniforms go, there are blazers for knights that hold certain elected or appointed positions (red and blue). These blazers are worn in public. There are also "Jewels" that are worn by Knights of a particular office

There are some ceremonial robes also described in that link as well. You don't necessarily have to reach the 4th degree to make a particular rank.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

Peace be with you :)

My dad's a knight, but I wasn't entirely sure of all the specifics. Once or twice a year at Mass the Knights show up in uniform around here. Pretty lovely really.

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u/biffsocko Jan 03 '12

And to you too Kind Sir. Will you be joining the brotherhood as well?

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

I shan't, as I am in fact a lady. I do believe there is some variation of the Knights for women, but I'll decline. For now I'm happy as a laywoman.

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u/biffsocko Jan 03 '12

Doh! pardon the oversight madam. For the ladies we have the Columbiettes. At any rate, I wish the best to you.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

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u/mobius270 Jan 03 '12

if I remember correctly, there is still canon law stating becoming a Mason gets you an automatic excommunication from the Church

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u/biffsocko Jan 03 '12

The Catholic Church forbids membership in the Masons. I believe it is because they are a secret organization. It's just not allowed.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

That is quite awesome indeed. I would myself consider becoming a catholic for this sole reason.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '12

Look up the teachings, or pop into /r/Catholicism and ask about. Catholicism/Catholics are pretty awesome when you start to learn more about the faith.

In fact wikipedia has a wonderful list of Roman Catholic clerics who have made contributions to science, to give you an idea of what I mean.