Austrian bishop rejects proposed border fence on Church property [CWN]

[CWN_News]

An Austrian bishop has rejected the government’s request to build a border fence on land owned by a parish in Moschendorf, a town of 400 along the Hungarian border.Acknowledging …

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[Exiled_Child]

Illustrating, as always, how the best political policies and decisions are those which are most Christian. I applaud this bishop. :clapping:

 

[Digitonomy]

I’m surprised the Austrian government doesn’t have eminent domain to the extent of being able to secure its own borders. This wouldn’t have been an issue in the US.

 

[rickpizzaro]

Illustrating, as always, how the best political policies and decisions are those which are most Christian. I applaud this bishop. :clapping:

Right, because “Christian” now means allowing your country to get overrun by millions of Muslims. I have a feeling Christian bishops 1000 yrs ago, and 100 yrs ago, would strongly disagree with this cleric.

 

[slMike]

Illustrating, as always, how the best political policies and decisions are those which are most Christian. I applaud this bishop. :clapping:

How is it unchristian to protect your borders, in fact it is immoral not to, and practicing immorality is sinful and is certainly unchristian.

Mike

 

[Padres1969]

I’m surprised the Austrian government doesn’t have eminent domain to the extent of being able to secure its own borders. This wouldn’t have been an issue in the US.

Oh I can’t imagine they don’t have some ED type power in Austria. They’re probably just approaching the diocese first hoping to work with them and not have to resort to ED.

 

[Emperor_Markus]

I think the Bishop should agree to build the wall. Building a wall is a good thing.

 

[Nelka]