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To: haqihana who wrote (127317)	2/15/2001 5:53:05 PM
From: ThirdEye	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

Yes, Jesuits have historically been politically radical, very active in South America as well. Former Governor and Pres. candidate Jerry Brown, now mayor of Oakland, is a Jesuit.

To: haqihana who wrote (127317)	2/15/2001 7:27:50 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

They were referred to as the Pope's shock troops. They were very useful (to the Catholic Church) following the Reformation.

To: haqihana who wrote (127317)	2/15/2001 11:26:48 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

The Jesuits were the first to evangelize Japan, and brought the silk worms to Europe. I cannot say about the opium trade. The Christian community in Japan, which was small, was persecuted and crucified in Nagasaki, and evangelical activity was banned by the Shogun. There was also Jesuit activity in other areas of Asia, especially in conjunction with Portugese colonies. It is true that Jesuits were missionaries among various Indian tribes in French America. I cannot say if they incited the Hurons, I would have to look that up. In any event, even if they were radical in some sense, they were so only under discipline, and to advance the perceived interests of the Catholic Church, not as free- lance protesters......