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On Syrian refugees, bishops say: Welcome all to the table
National Catholic Reporter ^ | 11/25/15 | Vinnie Rotondaro

Posted on 11/25/2015 1:51:54 PM PST by BlatherNaut

As the United States prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving - a holiday that American legend traces back to a dinner between Native Americans and bedraggled, immigrant pilgrims - some of the country's top political leaders are calling to block the arrival of Syrian refugees, would-be immigrants fleeing chaos and possible death in the Middle East, a situation some think the U.S. may have helped create.

In the wake of the Nov. 13 Paris terrorist attacks, newly elected U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said the U.S. government needs to "balance our compassion and our safety," when it comes to processing refugees from Iraq and Syria, who would otherwise undergo a rigorous screening process, taking up to two years, and including multiple interviews and security checks...

...But American Catholic leadership is singing a very different tune. In statements and action alerts sent out post-Paris attacks, the USCCB strongly rejected this line of reasoning.

(Excerpt) Read more at ncronline.org ...


TOPICS: Catholic; Current Events
KEYWORDS: bishops; catholic; refugees; syrian
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To: mosesdapoet; Salvation
More propaganda from the CINO ministry.

It's no secret that the "CINO ministry" (aka the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) profits from human trafficking of "refugees". The USCCB functions as a for-profit government contractor, and its members are vociferously clamoring for a piece of the faux "Syrian refugee" cash flow. As a devout Catholic, I consider their activities traitorous and disgusting.

In 2014, your tax dollars paid 97% of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Migration Fund budget

Cardinal O'Malley Criticizes Calls To Block Syrian Refugees From Resettling In U.S.

21 posted on 11/25/2015 9:45:04 PM PST by BlatherNaut
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To: BlatherNaut
What ignorant morons. Denial isn't a river in Egypt. Appeasement is seen as decadence and weakness by the islamofascists.
22 posted on 11/25/2015 9:49:49 PM PST by MasterGunner01 ( Barbara Daly Danko)
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To: Salvation
It's to the point where that's an insult to the fish.

JMHo

23 posted on 11/25/2015 10:35:48 PM PST by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory.)
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To: BlatherNaut
The article seems to be well written and it's headline supported by numerous quotes. I don't get the action alerts that are the source of the quotes but a quick survey of the USCCB website supports this article.

From the Syrian refugee crisis link, the USCCB is calling for -

"Providing 100,000 annual resettlement slots for he most vulnerable refugees fleeing the Syria conflict.

How you can help

Write a letter to President Obama, urging him expand U.S. resettlement efforts of Syrian refugees who are fleeing unspeakable atrocities and violence."

Suffice to say, I don't agree but there's not much Catholics can do besides stop giving them money. I stopped puting money in the basket a couple years ago when we were told 20% goes to the Bishop. We send money to our favorite missions directly now.

24 posted on 11/27/2015 7:32:40 AM PST by Varda
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I stopped puting money in the basket a couple years ago when we were told 20% goes to the Bishop. We send money to our favorite missions directly now.

Ditto.

25 posted on 11/27/2015 7:40:37 AM PST by BlatherNaut
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