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Related: About this forumCatholic parish accused of animal cruelty, remains silent
http://www.catholic.org/news/green/story.php?id=56463St. Patrick's parish church in Stephensville, WI has become the target of animal activists over an annual pig wrestling event which has been held for 44 years. The event has come to the attention of activists who claim the event is cruel to animals and inconsistent with Christian values.
The event is planned for this weekend, and it involves a muddy fenced pen, into which several wrestlers may enter to face off against a chosen pig. According to the local NBC affiliate, which interviewed event organizer, Glenn Handel, "Anywhere from two to five or six people will get into the ring. We'll size a hog accordingly."
Catholic Online wanted to reach out to the parish for comment by calling the parish office, however an initial call was immediately disconnected and subsequent calls were to a busy line. The parish priest, who must be fully aware of the controversy, has reportedly dodged all requests for comment at a time when comment and leadership are critical.
The event is planned for this weekend, and it involves a muddy fenced pen, into which several wrestlers may enter to face off against a chosen pig. According to the local NBC affiliate, which interviewed event organizer, Glenn Handel, "Anywhere from two to five or six people will get into the ring. We'll size a hog accordingly."
Catholic Online wanted to reach out to the parish for comment by calling the parish office, however an initial call was immediately disconnected and subsequent calls were to a busy line. The parish priest, who must be fully aware of the controversy, has reportedly dodged all requests for comment at a time when comment and leadership are critical.
All I can say is - it's Wisconsin. Goblinmonger will know what I mean.
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Catholic parish accused of animal cruelty, remains silent (Original Post)
trotsky
Aug 2014
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mr blur
(7,753 posts)1. But it's OK to fill a herd of pigs with demons and send them over a cliff?
Cognitive Dissonance, Christians.
Goblinmonger
(22,340 posts)2. Not only is it Wisconsin
it's the middle-of-fuck-nowhere Wisconsin. It's not too far from me, actually.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)3. Well shit, maybe you should go over and participate! n/t
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)6. never wrestle with a pig
you get all muddy, and the pig likes it
onager
(9,356 posts)4. I certainly hope they were inclusive and ecumenical.
And invited their Muslim and Jewish neighbors.
skepticscott
(13,029 posts)5. That sounds
wonderfully Interfaithy!