Knights of Columbus Wikipedia review: Knights of Columbus Wikipedia complaint 2

The Knights of Columbus Wikipedia site is not historically neutral. Wikipedia states, " All wikipedia articles and other encyclopedic content must be written from a neutral point of view." "Wikpedia is written Collaboratively by largely anonymous internet volunteers who write without pay." "Wikpedia is NOT responsible for historical errors. "

Within the Knights of Columbus Wikipedia, many interesting historical points of view about the fraternity and Columbus Day are left out. There are additional important information that should be added in the Knights of Columbus Wikipedia to accomplish a neutral standpoint for diversity. The First Nation cultures have their own historical data about the Knights of Columbus and Columbus Day.

Lets start with that Columbus Day began in the late 1930's when the Knights of Columbus and American-Italian New York
leader Generoso Pope Sr lobbied the US government. Generoso Pope was a powerful mafia boss with connections with Frank Costello. Generoso Pope built much of the New York's skyline such as the Empire State building, Yankee Stadium, George WA bridge, Rockefeller Center, and Radio city music Hall. Generoso was an important advisor to President Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman. Together, the Knights of Columbus and Generoso Pope created Columbus Day as a National Holiday and the Columbus Day parade for New York City.

Times have changed to respect all Catholics in the United States and the Knights of Columbus needs to respect Catholic First Nation Rights. 501 (C) (8) Tax exempt not for profit entity. Knights of Columbus fight for traditional marriage, religious freedom, and pro-life rights. What about Catholic First Nation rights ? Read the history books of Columbus and pray that the Knights of Columbus will change their name to a positive one. You will find that Columbus is not the best choice to honor as a Catholic hero. Perhaps even the name Knights of Father Mc Givney or Knights of Christ would be more appropriate choice for the order ? Christopher Columbus was not the first explorer of North America. The First Nations were the first explores of North America. The Greeks provided credible evidence that the Earth was round 2, 000 years before Columbus. Additionally, Leif Erikson discovered North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Then Christopher Columbus mistakenly labeled our First Nations as Indians. It is historically embarrassing that Queen Isabelle had Christopher Columbus arrested and sent back to Spain in Chains for barbaric crimes against the Arawaks. The barbaric leader Christopher Columbus even operated sex slavery. In his journal, he wrote in 1500, " A hundred Castellanoes are as easily obtained for a woman as for a farm, and it is very general and there are plenty of dealers who go about looking for girls, those from the ages of 9 and 10 now in demand. " In the modern world, this action would be defined as sex trafficking. Christopher Columbus was a war mogul seeking power and gold. In his journal he wrote, " I could conquer the whole of them with fifty men and govern them as I pleased. " Columbus demanded Gold, food, and sex for his men. If the First Nations refused, he would order for their noses, ears, and hands to be cut off or kill them. The body parts of the First Nations were fed to Columbus's hunting dogs. There is credible evidence that Columbus and his men killed over 300, 000 Natives through war. Christopher Columbus enslaved the First Nations for Gold. Columbus wrote, " As soon as I arrived in the Indies, on the first Island which I found, I took some Natives by force in order that they might learn and might give me information of whatever there is in these parts." Catholic Bishop Bartolome De Las Cases wrote, " Such inhumanities and barbarisms were committed in my sight as no age can parallel. My eyes have seen these acts so foreign to human nature that now I tremble as I write." King Ferdinand finally pardoned Christopher Columbus, but stripped his governor title for life. In Pre-Columbus days, the population of the Arawaks of Hispaniola were about 5-8 Million. By 1542, Catholic Bishop Bartolome De Las Cases confirmed a record of less than 200. By 1555, the Arawaks became extinct on Hispaniola. As a result, Christopher Columbus was accused of genocide through war, slavery, and biological warfare of disease. Even Pope Leo XIII rejected the Knights of Columbus request to have Christopher Columbus recognized as a Saint. The world is starting to apologize and recognize the unchristian behavior of killing thousands of innocent Natives. In 1994- United Nations declared Aug 9th as the International Day of the World's Indigenous People. Many US States such as Hawaii, Arkansas, Alaska, Oregon, Delaware, California, Florida, Wyoming, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington State, Nevada, Vermont, Texas, and South Dakota DO NOT recognize Columbus Day. Hawaii celebrates Polynesian Discoverers and South Dakota celebrates Native American Day. Here is a question, Would Christopher Columbus himself pass a council orientation today as a practical Catholic ? Many historians would argue absolutely not because Christopher Columbus would be a modern day convicted felon. Other ideas of Knights of Columbus reform should include NO KofC symbols on the Chalice or any Eucharist supplies. The focus should be on Christ and not a Catholic Insurance company. No KofC Swords should be allowed inside the church. In Matthew 26:52 Then Jesus said to him, " Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword." In fact, in 1992 St.Joseph Parish Peace and Justice Commission located in Rock Island Illinois made a good attempt to bring National attention to remove the KofC ceremonial sword inside churches and rename the Knights of Columbus. Lets join together in prayer that the Knights of Columbus Supreme office will consider reform. 1) To change the KofC order's name that is more internationally positive that embraces God's love. 2) No Knights of Columbus symbols on any Eucharist items for mass such as the Chalice. 3) No Swords in the church.

Knowing all of these facts lets investigate further of the question, " Would the Knights of Columbus accept Christopher Columbus as a practical Catholic ?"
Knights of Columbus written law for all members :Knights of Columbus Charter Constitution laws Sec 168 states, " Any member of this order shall, ipso facto, forfeit his membership in the Order -
Sec168 # 1 " Who shall fail to remain a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See."
Sec 168 # 6 " Who is convicted of a felony by a court of competent authority."

The historical facts of Christopher Columbus is evident that he wouldn't be accepted for KofC membership as a practical Catholic during our modern era.
Clearly Christopher Columbus and his men are accountable for several crimes against humanity of the First Nations.
At one point, Columbus himself was arrested and convicted within Queen Isabelle's authority.
If that is a fact, then why honor Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day ?

A few Resources : "Lies my teacher told me about Christopher Columbus" by James Loewen and "Christopher Columbus - The Last Templar" by Ruggero Marino and " In Defense of the Indians: The Defense of the Most Reverend Lord, Don Fray Bartolome De las Cases, of the order of preachers, late Bishop of Chiapa by Bartolome De Las Casas" By Catholic Bishop Bartolome De Las Cases. Finally, "Generoso Pope Foundation www.GPFNY.org " and "Knights of Columbus Charter Constitution laws"