I understand, my backround is similar. I also understand that those are not judgements for me to make. That is God's problem and neither one of us have the where with all, to make those judgements. it is God's will that matters, not mine. I am responsible for myself, and that mean being the best person I can be in God's estimation.
I am Catholic and believe what God tells me.
"You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you; have the same love for him as for yourself; for you too were once aliens in the land of Egypt" (Lv 19:33-34).
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me" (Mt 25:35).
"There is neither Jew nor Greek . . . for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (Gal 3:28). In Christ, the human race is one before God, equal in dignity and rights.
It is apparent that you and I have very different views as to where the lines are drawn between social and spiritual responsibilities. I was raised as a Lutheran, have been active in the Church and remain a Lutheran in faith. I believe that my religion or teachings do not require me to assume without my consent burdens that others care to assume for themselves. I believe that from the earliest settlers of this Nation the goal was freedom apart from others concern when one did not wish to become part of such. I also believe that giving is partitioned between ‘giving unto God the things that are of God and unto man the things that are of man’. I recognize the need for societal cohesiveness to meet/deal with common needs. There is no common need to take from one person and give to another person because one or more persons believe the other person has something more that must be shared. Finally, I believe the Bible speaks to/of those who are the cause of their own situations.
“You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you
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Do you just GIVE those that you love things for free or do you make them earn it? That’s love!
And if you have no idea how many, or at least a rough percentage,of illegal aliens are here to make this country a better place vs. simply exploit it, then you are either a liar or have not interacted with society in years.