Wisconsin bishops to parishioners: Keep concealed weapons out of church

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Associated Press
4:03 p.m. CDT, October 31, 2011

Wisconsin's bishops are urging parishioners to keep their concealed weapons out of church.

The state's five bishops issued a statement Monday saying they won't mandate churches prohibit concealed weapons but want parishioners not to carry them into churches as a sign of reverence.

They want local pastors to consider that Catholic teachings stress non-violent conflict resolution and Catholic churches have a long tradition of serving as sanctuaries for people fleeing violence as they decide whether to allow concealed weapons or ban them.

A new state law allows residents to carry concealed weapons, beginning Nov. 1.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-wisconsin-bishops-to-parishioners-keep-concealed-weapons-out-of-church-20111031,0,5109315.story

[nykym]

1. It seems resonable

that you have you're right to carry, now respect others rights and leave them outside when asked.