Posted on 01/17/2016 7:04:08 PM PST by Lera
Some interesting tidbits from Pope Francis' statement on migrants and refugees. Via Andrew Stuttaford at the National Review.
"Migration movements are now a structural reality, and our primary issue must be to deal with the present emergency phase by providing programmes which address the causes of migration and the changes it entails, including its effect on the makeup of societies and peoples."
"At this moment in human history, marked by great movements of migration, identity is not a secondary issue. Those who migrate are forced to change some of their most distinctive characteristics and, whether they like or not, even those who welcome them are also forced to change."
"The presence of migrants and refugees seriously challenges the various societies which accept them. Those societies are faced with new situations which could create serious hardship unless they are suitably motivated, managed and regulated. How can we ensure that integration will become mutual enrichment, open up positive perspectives to communities, and prevent the danger of discrimination, racism, extreme nationalism or xenophobia?"
"Public opinion also needs to be correctly formed, not least to prevent unwarranted fears and speculations detrimental to migrants."
(Excerpt) Read more at frontpagemag.com ...
“This Pope, 0bama and perhaps Angela Merkel are Minions of the anti-Christ as far as I am concerned.”
We’ve come a long way from JPII, Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, haven’t we?
,” whether they like or not, even those who welcome them are also forced to change.”
Yep Francis can kiss my........
If a country takes in unlimited hyper breeding islamists, it certainly will change, duh! And, not for the better.
Frankie the idiot pope spewing forth on that which he knows nothing about. How about you STFU.
He seems so clueless...he is frightening.
Yep and Yep.
This pope is an out and out f**king asshole.
This is Peter the Roman. He is the Last Pope. He is allied with Satan.
lol...didn’t see your comment, Let’s Roll.
When the Huns attacked, I mean migrated what sort of mutual enrichment did they bring with them??
Islam is about the same as that.
Islam is political and religious slavery
[[A politically correct Pope? Whoa.]]
He’s a Jesuit . They are all about power and control and are know to start wars to get it.
You sound like my sister.
I refuse to support a “Church” that sees no compassion for M.E. Christians,
but manages to support Christianity’s enemies.
I am a Believer in my faith but not with the terribly flawed humans running the show at the moment.
We all sin, I ask and pray for the Lord’s forgiveness every day.
Perhaps that is not enough for your piety, oh well.
Pope on dope
This Pope was the worst choice at the worst possible time in history. He is a disaster. May his reign be a short one, for everyone’s sake, in particular his Catholic flock that most intimately has to live with him as their Pope and/or be led astray by him.
The Daesh specifically stated Rome is on the short list. I am sure their gold encrusted invite is on its way! Socialists always say everyone must change... Except themselves.
What’s the deal?
...We’ve come a long way from JPII, Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, haven’t we?...
Indeed so though there’s no ‘perhaps’ to Merkel’s performance. The word from El Rojo seems to be; Move over Burghers and let Jihadi take over. And the coaster car clickety-clicks to a greased skid drop from the top.
This Pope makes my blood boil, but who do we hurt by absenting ourselves from Mass and the sacraments? Mortal sin is not a solution to dumb Popes. We should all be going to Mass *more* because of it.
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