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Father Ouderkirk has lost sight of the fact that illegal immigration is a violation of Church teaching and a mortal sin. Shame on him.

2241 The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him.

Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible, may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immigrants' duties toward their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect with gratitude the material and spiritual heritage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens.(Emphasis added)

Thou shalt not steal.

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods.

9 posted on 07/11/2008 5:11:28 PM PDT by A.A. Cunningham
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To: A.A. Cunningham
Father Ouderkirk has lost sight of the fact that illegal immigration is a violation of Church teaching and a mortal sin. Shame on him.

As a Catholic is makes me sick and angry when people like this make the church look bad.

11 posted on 07/11/2008 5:19:03 PM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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