Posted on 01/15/2020 6:46:03 PM PST by marshmallow
Texas Catholic bishops issued a sharp rebuke of Gov. Greg Abbott, a fellow Catholic, following his decision Friday to ban refugees from initially settling in Texas.
In a joint statement by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, which includes leaders from Texas 15 dioceses, the group called the decision discouraging and disheartening.
While the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops respects the governor, this decision is simply misguided, the group wrote. It denies people who are fleeing persecution, including religious persecution, from being able to bring their gifts and talents to our state and contribute to the general common good of all Texans.
"As Catholics, an essential aspect of our faith is to welcome the stranger and care for the alien," the statement said.
In response to the bishops' statement, Abbott spokesperson John Wittman said the governor's decision won't deny anyone access to this country.
"No one seeking refugee status in the United States will be denied that status because of the Texas decision," he stated in an email. "Importantly, the decision by Texas will not prevent any refugee from coming to America. Equally important, the Texas decision doesnt stop refugees from moving to Texas after initially settling in another state.
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All Catholic Bishops should be made to watch the Gumball Immigration video on Youtube.
But let Pelosi and Biden kill them babies says the same bishops.
There's nothing wrong with Abbott's decision. And it' s legal one. It's none of Texas bishops' business.
The Texas bishops have never talked in such unison about moral matters, which they should be, e.g., abortion, homo marriage, etc. They're just a bunch of francissocialists.
Two word reply “ultra vires”
If I was Abbott, I would tell these Bozo Bishops that he agrees that they should minister to those aliens. He will contribute to their transportation so they can go to Venezuela, El Salvador, Mexico...wherever they need to go to supply their ministry.
If they don't take him up on the offer, they are hypocrites and should stuff a sock in it.
He should tell these bishops he will be glad to discuss the matter with them at the March for Life.
Freegards
The Governor should redirect the Bishops to Aquinas. Let them research the Great Father and Theologian’s writings on aliens on their own.
Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s...
Woah! Pope acting like a nun...
Abbott should criticize the Texas Catholic bishops for turning a blind eye to decades of child rape (I say this as a Catholic).
New York Assembly minority leaders call for repeal of criminal justice reforms
Michael’s doing an excellent job.
No argument here (Catholic)
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