According to http://jesuitchurch.net/learn/the-society-of-jesus, the Jesuits define themselves as an order of ~19,000 celibate men who have gone through a rigorous initiation process and who have taken the following vows:
By this definition, Joe & Kenneth are not members of the Jesuit order per se, though they might view the order with some sympathy or affection.
Within these 19,000 Jesuits, I am imagining that some are crypto-progressives, while others are more dedicated to a traditional view; that is, they eagerly participate in the "conspiracy" to undermine democracy and make Washington a puppet to Rome.
I, (name), make my profession, and I promise to Almighty God, in the presence of his Virgin Mother, the whole heavenly court, and all those here present and to you , Reverend Father (Provincial, Rector, etc.) representing the Superior General of the Society of Jesus and his successors and holding the place of God, perpetual poverty, chastity and obedience; and, in conformity with it, special care for the instruction of children, according to the manner of living contained in the apostolic letters of the Society of Jesus and its Constitutions.
I further promise a special obedience to the Sovereign Pontiff in regard to the missions according to the same apostolic letters and Constitutions.
Place (name), in the Church of (name), on the date of (date)
(Signatures of the one making vows and the one receiving them).
I further promise a special obedience to the Sovereign Pontiff in regard to the missions according to the same apostolic letters and Constitutions.
Place (name), in the Church of (name), on the date of (date)
(Signatures of the one making vows and the one receiving them).
Within these 19,000 Jesuits, I am imagining that some are crypto-progressives, while others are more dedicated to a traditional view; that is, they eagerly participate in the "conspiracy" to undermine democracy and make Washington a puppet to Rome.