Like Jewish or something?
2007-07-09 18:14:06 · 12 answers · asked by azrielle 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Jesuits are of the Roman Catholic order of religious men, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Today numbering about 23,000 worldwide, the Jesuits are still at the center of Catholic controversy, be it about liberation theology, priests in politics, or birth control. Their nonconformity has led to papal displeasure. In 1981, Pope John Paul II sidestepped Jesuit electoral procedure in order to install his own man as their superior general.
2007-07-09 18:16:37 · answer #1 · answered by LineDancer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesuits
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A religious order, the Society of Jesus (SJ), founded in 1534 by Ignatius de Loyola. A non-contemplative order, it demands strict obedience, compliance with Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises, and special loyalty to the pope. Its aim is missionary in the broadest sense, ministering to society in many ways, especially in education, where it has founded several colleges and universities throughout the world. Jesuits have been leading apologists for the Roman Catholic Church, particularly at the time of the Counter-Reformation.
2007-07-10 01:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by aqua_da_7th 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Jesuits are Catholic. They use the initials "S.J." after their names, for the Society of Jesus, the name of their religious order -- founded by St. Ignatius Loyola.
2007-07-10 01:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Clare † 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesuits are a monastic order within Catholicism. They are known for their tradition of starting schools and emphasis on learning and education.
2007-07-10 01:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by keri gee 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Roman Catholic
2007-07-10 01:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesuit
2007-07-10 01:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by Malachi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They're a Catholic order. Not really known for their devotion to poverty...
2007-07-10 01:22:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Roman Catholic, as stated by others. Read about them here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesuit
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2007-07-10 01:19:15 · answer #8 · answered by JimPettis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that they are Christian
2007-07-10 01:17:00 · answer #9 · answered by Tripp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bible thumpers
2007-07-10 01:19:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋