Regardless of the theological reasoning, the facts remain, these are people who work and support themselves at whatever they can do, we should welcome them as members of our state and country the same as any other immigrant that legally makes their way here. Escaping from their homes to come here because of threats of murder and persecution, (much of which were created by us in the Contra "wars" and Reagan's illegal CIA wars in Central America) should be allowed into the country, especially if they have family already here. They are the people rural America need to fill up their small towns with active local businesses and keep our schools alive and well!
This piece tied in generational problems as well as hopes. Father Hernandez is a role model in a church body that voted against its congregants. Such dissonance is beyond my brain and faith. I find the quadbishop letter to be a tad late.
👍A wonderful “bit” of Iowa/Waterloo history.
Regardless of the theological reasoning, the facts remain, these are people who work and support themselves at whatever they can do, we should welcome them as members of our state and country the same as any other immigrant that legally makes their way here. Escaping from their homes to come here because of threats of murder and persecution, (much of which were created by us in the Contra "wars" and Reagan's illegal CIA wars in Central America) should be allowed into the country, especially if they have family already here. They are the people rural America need to fill up their small towns with active local businesses and keep our schools alive and well!
Catholicism is the only thing I hold against Hispanics and American Latinos. Especially the indigenous converts. As if alcohol wasn't enough?
God's not gonna fix a damn thing. It's up to us. I do appreciate however, the good works by this particular priest and his congregants.
This piece tied in generational problems as well as hopes. Father Hernandez is a role model in a church body that voted against its congregants. Such dissonance is beyond my brain and faith. I find the quadbishop letter to be a tad late.