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Coast-to-coast 'movement' rages on
THE WASHINGTON TIMES ^ | March 28, 2006 | Guy Taylor

Posted on 03/28/2006 2:18:36 PM PST by razorbak

The Roman Catholic Church, dozens of grass-roots coalitions and Spanish-language radio disc jockeys have helped fuel protests nationwide against congressional efforts to tackle illegal immigration....

The Catholic Church has played a key role in opposing legislation to restrict immigration and rallying protesters....

"As we've been able to reach more and more people, they're waking up to the ills of the proposals made to date and seeing the need to be vocal about the kinds of reforms that would be more acceptable," said Mark D. Franken, executive director of migration and refugee services for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops....

The bishops conference in May began "Justice for Immigrants," a campaign focused on activating a network of grass-roots movements against punitive immigration-reform legislation....

Mr. Franken said all the nation's 197 Catholic dioceses are in some way backing the campaign, with more than 70 being particularly active. Disseminating pamphlets and networking, community-level groups tied to the campaign are operating "in churches and everywhere they can gain access," he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at insider.washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: catholics; fifthcolumn; hispanics; illegals; intifada; mexico; nacos
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To: kstewskis
The US bishops do not speak "for the Church" as a whole.

Wanna bet? There's no doubt, to me, that Benedict XVI would approve of the approach the US Bishops have adopted toward immigration. As would most every bishop in every other country.

61 posted on 03/28/2006 4:46:20 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: DCPatriot
It's common knowledge that the Catholic Church has taken a big hit in the collection plate business.

The Church did take a hit immediately following the Boston revelations in 2002, but collections are right back up to where they were, and a little ahead, in most dioceses.

62 posted on 03/28/2006 4:47:41 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: razorbak
Yes, some of the Protestant churches certainly are enamored with illegal aliens. Perhaps deviant ministers and priests want diversion from their perversions. I also recall the National Council of Churches supporting Rev. Jim Jones and Marxist fractions in Africa. Jones also was listed among the "100 Outstanding Clergy in American."
63 posted on 03/28/2006 4:48:29 PM PST by Dante3
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To: singfreedom
The Bishop, Cardinal, whatever, that was urging Catholics to ignore immigration laws, should be arrested for his remarks

Yeah. That'll go over real well.

Not.

64 posted on 03/28/2006 4:48:38 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: Zetman
I should have a button made which simply says "2241" and wear it to Mass!! LOL!!

What a great idea!

Make a bunch of 'em. I bet many Conservative Catholics on FR would want to buy them from you too!

65 posted on 03/28/2006 4:49:02 PM PST by kstewskis ("I don't know what I know, but I know that it's big".....Jerry Fletcher)
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To: zipp_city
Ted Kennedys stance on abortion comes directly from Rome.

That's right out of Jack Chick.

66 posted on 03/28/2006 4:49:34 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: bert

Just curious (and sincerely interested): how many sermons have you heard at Mass in Mexico about the duty to "procreate, procreate, procreate"?


67 posted on 03/28/2006 4:50:25 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Solo Dios Basta.)
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To: bert

So? I also disagree with Gingrich on his analysis of Islam and radical vs moderate.


68 posted on 03/28/2006 4:51:32 PM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: bert

Benedict is coming after YOU before everyone else. He likes to take his prey while it sleeps.


69 posted on 03/28/2006 4:53:35 PM PST by Petronski (I love Cyborg!)
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To: razorbak
The drop in Catholic fund-raising due to the church's sex scandals left the IRA short of money, and ultimately to the bargaining table with the British government. Guess they are now using their free time to buck the US legal system on behalf of illegals.

Once again, they will use the moneys they receive from faithful Catholics to promote public policies which are against the values of their congregations.

70 posted on 03/28/2006 4:55:25 PM PST by MHT
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To: Mrs. Don-o
It's good to be good and it's nice to be nice.

They really say it that way?

My priest says "It's good to be nice and it's nice to be good." There's more variety there.

71 posted on 03/28/2006 4:55:39 PM PST by Petronski (I love Cyborg!)
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To: kstewskis; razorbak; wagglebee; onyx
The Church (and true conservative Catholics) has been battling the Marxist "Liberation Theology" scourge in Central and other parts of Latin America for a long time. It is contrary to Church teachings. The US bishops do not speak "for the Church" as a whole.

And we will continue to 'battle' them and their errors.

Far too many bishops are concerned with being the Pope of their own diocese and making changes for changes' sake, pumped up with their own self importance. Wrecking lives along the way.

I'm soooo pleased the the Marxist 'Liberation Theology' that was so rampant and divisive in the 70's and 80's is alive and well and poisoning another generation. (excessive sarcasm slathered on).

72 posted on 03/28/2006 5:00:43 PM PST by fortunecookie
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To: Mrs. Don-o
In my state it would be a shock to the Bishop to hear anything about catechism.

The Catholic college regularly invites the likes of McGreevy and Hilary Clinton to be guest speakers.

73 posted on 03/28/2006 5:01:00 PM PST by OldFriend (AMERICA WOULD NOT BE THE LAND OF THE FREE IF IT WERE NOT ALSO THE HOME OF THE BRAVE)
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To: sinkspur; Mrs. Don-o; pissant; zerosix; visualops; sageb1; HuntsvilleTxVeteran; onyx
Wanna bet? There's no doubt, to me, that Benedict XVI would approve of the approach the US Bishops have adopted toward immigration.

Are you actually saying that Benedict XVI would approve actions contrary to the teachings of part 2241 in the Catachism of the Catholic Church?

See, that's the problem right there, Sink. To you, every bishop is for illegal immigration.

Key word here folks, per Sinkspur. "To me."

Your perception, as usual, is entirely warped. You never fail to disappoint me.

74 posted on 03/28/2006 5:05:42 PM PST by kstewskis ("I don't know what I know, but I know that it's big".....Jerry Fletcher)
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To: OldFriend
"In my state it would be a shock to the Bishop to hear anything about catechism."

All the more reason to do a little remedial CCD teaching: the dear old gentleman could invite the whole Chancery to come and take notes....

75 posted on 03/28/2006 5:07:09 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o (Solo Dios Basta.)
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To: zipp_city

such anti-Catholic bigotry


""Ted Kennedys stance on abortion comes directly from Rome""

youre a mental case


76 posted on 03/28/2006 5:09:20 PM PST by georgia2006
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To: kstewskis

Never believe a single word out of the mouth of an imposter.


77 posted on 03/28/2006 5:11:19 PM PST by A.A. Cunningham
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To: fortunecookie
Far too many bishops are concerned with being the Pope of their own diocese and making changes for changes' sake, pumped up with their own self importance. Wrecking lives along the way.

Which is why the Holy Father needs to start calling bishops to the Vatican and "laying down the law." Those who do not obey need to have their dioceses taken away (I cannot recall the term for removing a bishop), and if necessary defrocked and even excommunicated.

78 posted on 03/28/2006 5:11:27 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: zipp_city

Put down the crack pipe and step away from the keyboard.


79 posted on 03/28/2006 5:12:46 PM PST by A.A. Cunningham
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To: A.A. Cunningham

Amen, and thank you A.A.


80 posted on 03/28/2006 5:13:20 PM PST by kstewskis ("I don't know what I know, but I know that it's big".....Jerry Fletcher)
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