Posted on 07/18/2019 7:10:17 PM PDT by KC_Lion
WASHINGTON, DC Societies must end the use of the word minority and redefine the concept of citizenship, a top Vatican official argued Thursday at a religious freedom event hosted by the U.S. Department of State.
The comments from Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy Sees secretary for relations with states, came during a three-day summit, July 16 through 18, at the State Department the second annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.
Gallagher said there is a need to develop and respect the concept of citizenship, adding:
The concept of citizenship is based on the equality of rights and duties under which all enjoy justice. It is, therefore, crucial to establish in our societies the concept of full citizenship and reject the discriminatory use of the term minority, which engenders feelings of isolation and inferiority. Indeed the equal protection and rights under the law remain an essential ingredient of the fair application of justice for all, underscoring the equal dignity of every person.
Pope Francis has advocated globalization and warned against nationalism that raises walls as well as unfettered capitalism.
The pope appears to favor a blurring of international boundaries, urging wealthy countries to open their borders to everyone in need.
The pope has railed against rising populism and increasing hostility towards illegal immigration, suggesting Christians should reject sovereignty and embrace globalism to make the globe a better place.
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Wow, so great to hear the Pope has opened the thick walls of the Vatican. Welcomed in all aliens and immigrants.
Full dental,surgical and medical care and food and housing in the Vatican for all. Free education.
Oh wait, the Pope didn’t do that.
I once asked a close friend who is a Catholic “Does the Church provide money for local people who can’t get welfare and health care.?” She said (sort of uncomfortably)”No, that’s something the Church will never do according to their policy.”
That was a scene in Bound For Glory (with David Carradine) but it was a Protestant minister and Woody Guthrie said “No, I didn’t ask for a free handout. I said I want you to hire me to do work around here for pay. I can’t get any job anywhere else. I want to work. I don’t want charity.” “No, we can’t help you.”
The concept of “minority” allows the government to give special privileges to some people and to create a victim group that will be at war with other groups. It’s not going away.
Then bring 5,000 “refugees” into Vatican City, and give them Vatican citizenship.
Vatican: Reject Use of the Term Minority, Develop Concept of Citizenship
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To have citizenship, you have to have nations. To have nations, you have to have borders.
Good morning.
A persecuted, despised minority. Of course.
Catholic Church: Just another government wanting to rule the world.
of course :)
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