You shall not oppress an alien; you well know how it feels to be an alien, since you were once aliens yourselves in the land of Egypt. (Exodus 23:9)
The émigré Holy Family of Nazareth, fleeing into Egypt, is the archetype of every refugee family. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, living in exile in Egypt to escape the fury of an evil king, are, for all times and all places, the models and protectors of every migrant, alien and refugee of whatever kind who, whether compelled by fear of persecution or by want, is forced to leave his native land, his beloved parents and relatives, his close friends, and to seek a foreign soil. (Exsul Familia, Pope Pius XII, 1952)
"Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" (The Statue of Liberty)
The earth, this country, everything we have are gifts from God, which we are called to share with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
With love in Christ.
2006-06-17 13:47:29
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answer #1
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answered by imacatholic2 7
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I could tell you why the Catholic priest are pro illegal. Because I'm catholic. in the church you are taught to care for the poor no matter where they are from,criminal background or illegal etc....Example let's say a illegal immigrant just crossed the border and is dying of thirst and goes to a Catholic Church for water and shelter, the priest of course is gonna help the poor person. Even if it would be a felony to aid an illegal immigrant. Why because they are HUMAN BEINGS!!!!and the priest rather follow the "laws of God" then the laws of the Government.
2006-06-17 04:06:38
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answered by shasha 3
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Amnesty for most illegals is the only answer.And I don't believe that "illegals" are ruining this country.They only make up 4% of the population.How can they do so much damage,only if they are more populated in one area than an other.They have a bigger majority in big cities than in other areas.And how can you not feel a crunch in big cities,populations grow faster in metropolitan areas.Not for just illegals,for citizens also.Because they are the majority.Alot of ppl have hate for these ppl,and they want to blame all of their problems on them.They are scapegoats.
2006-06-17 02:01:44
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answered by Anonymous
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The catholic churches in America have been hurt badly by sex scandals in the last few years and need people to fill the pews and donate to the Church. As far as politicians, they want only votes to stay in office. They(politicians) think that if they give Amnesty to illegals the illegals in turn will reward the politicians by voting to keep them in office.
2006-06-17 00:25:24
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answered by joeandhisguitar 6
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I am going to assume "ruin the country" means, in my opinion - failing to look out for the common good of society.
The explanation is quite simple: religious and political leaders end up doing more bad than good when they do two things:
1) Place their own self-interest ahead of the interests of others
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2) Place their political ideology ahead of their religious beliefs.
2006-06-21 12:03:14
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answered by Daver 7
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I wish the Catholic priests had better reasons than enrollment. But they don't step in on this issue and same question for others countries who have same issues.
2006-06-17 01:05:41
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answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7
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People should learn how to speak proper English before they're allowed to vote.
2006-06-18 18:36:57
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answered by ratboy 7
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That's why they need to voted out next election
2006-06-17 00:25:26
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answered by hexa 6
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Before you prove it, ask your question in English.
PS:
Sasha's answer makes a lot of sense. And the other fundamentalist Christians please stop using the word 'Christian' ok? The Christ didn't die for people like you.
2006-06-17 00:10:57
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answered by The_Dark_Knight 4
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coz they need money from illegals most americans dont care coz child molestation, and politics need their vote special when they be legal and special interest from coorporation for their campaigne
2006-06-17 00:21:18
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answered by kuswati w 1
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