The Bishops have done precisely that. People on CAF then say that Bishop’s need to stay in their lane and avoid politics.why aren’t they lobbying congress to change the immigration system?
the wall that obama and the dems completed was built because of white supremacy?He is absolutely clear in how he traces the development of white supremacy in American history, and how he links those ideas to the wall.
"In May 2011, then-president Barack Obama stated that the wall was
basically complete, with 649 miles (1,044 km) of 652 planned miles of
barrier constructed. Of this, vehicle barriers comprised 299 miles (481 km)
and pedestrian fence 350 miles "(wiki)the letter gives one opinion and the bishop isn’t here to answer objections that I feel his letter does not answer to my satisfaction.All of your other questions and objections can be answered by a careful reading of the Bishop’s letter.
What if it’s the idea that the passion driving the undocumented immigrant is rooted racial animus, bigotry and resentment? I mean, how can you tell if someone isn’t here legally without noticing their race?How does the wall support white supremacy when whites now make up barely 60 percent of the US population and falling quickly.
Maybe they changed their minds and realize it’d be ineffective (also, what if they’re for other forms of border control like motion sensors and drones)?the wall that obama and the dems completed was built because of white supremacy?
The Bishop mentions previous walls in his letter, and yes, they are based on the same ideas of white supremacy. Xenophobia is one of the ways in which it is manifested."In May 2011, then-president Barack Obama stated that the wall was basically complete, with 649 miles (1,044 km) of 652 planned miles of barrier constructed. Of this, vehicle barriers comprised 299 miles (481 km) and pedestrian fence 350 miles "(wiki)
You should probably email him then. The letter is not his opinion however. He is a Bishop exercising his teaching authority. It ought to be treated as such.the letter gives one opinion and the bishop isn’t here to answer objections that I feel his letter does not answer to my satisfaction.
Could you explain how the Bishop is wrong?The wall is not rooted in racism.
how can you tell someone is here illegally by looking at them? most people don’t bother.What if it’s the idea that the passion driving the undocumented immigrant is rooted racial animus, bigotry and resentment? I mean, how can you tell if someone isn’t here legally without noticing their race?
or the reason ascribed is wrong.Maybe they changed their minds and realize it’d be ineffective (also, what if they’re for other forms of border control like motion sensors and drones)?
Is it a matter of faith and morals?You should probably email him then. The letter is not his opinion however. He is a Bishop exercising his teaching authority. It ought to be treated as such
but does this equate to the wall is racist?Any Catholic who doesn’t understand that Corpus Christi and El Paso and a host of other cities in Texas, New Mexico, and California, were Catholic and Spanish in their genesis, is out to lunch. White Americans are the Johnny Come Lately here. America has a long history of anti-Catholicism. Sometimes that manifests as prejudice against Latinos… as it did with the Irish in the past.
Is white supremacy a matter of faith and morals? Yes. Absolutely. How could it not be?Is it a matter of faith and morals?
Part of the problem is the accusation is thrown around so casually it is hard to tell what it means anymore. For example, I am finding out now my support for border wall like the one Mexico has with Guatemala means I support white supremacy. Go figure.The wall is merely a small portion (although very public) expression of the sin of white supremacy.
explain how one is guilty of the sin of white supremacyIs white supremacy a matter of faith and morals? Yes. Absolutely. How could it not be?
Ummm…really? You can start by reading the Bishop’s letter that is linked in OP. If that isn’t good enough for you, you can look at the USCCB’s page on the matter here: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/explain how one is guilty of the sin of white supremacy
The Bishop is extremely clear. If you don’t like it, you should present a clear and cogent argument challenging him. As an honest, thoughtful man, I’m sure he would appreciate a reasoned critique.Part of the problem is the accusation is thrown around so casually it is hard to tell what it means anymore.
The insidiousness of white supremacy is such that people support it all the time without realizing it. The Christian thing to do is to conform your political views to your religious views. Sometimes that means admitting that your political views might be contrary to the teaching of the Church, and changing them.I am finding out now my support for border wall like the one Mexico has with Guatemala means I support white supremacy. Go figure.
You kidding me? This is one Bishop. If I never ever saw this article I wouldn’t even consider supporting the building of a wall for border security tied to white supremacy, as there are border walls and fences and barriers all over the world for the same purpose. I am not from that area, have no tie to the history of that area and to infer I am a bad christian because, while I respect his opinion and the seriousness of racism off ALL kinds by ANY ethnicity against ANY ethnicity, I don’t think changing my political views on border security fails one Bishops litmus test.The insidiousness of white supremacy is such that people support it all the time without realizing it. The Christian thing to do is to conform your political views to your religious views. Sometimes that means admitting that your political views might be contrary to the teaching of the Church, and changing them.
For most people, however, that is too hard. They would rather change their religious views to fit their politics.
I did not recognise the underlying racism in my attitudes until I was fully able to walk in anothers shoes. I mean truly put on the garments of their conditions, situations and history. That came with having a child for me. Even now on a really cold night when I’m snuggled up in bed, I can’t help thinking of all the children in terrible situations that don’t have any comfort at all.The insidiousness of white supremacy is such that people support it all the time without realizing it. The Christian thing to do is to conform your political views to your religious views. Sometimes that means admitting that your political views might be contrary to the teaching of the Church, and changing them.
For most people, however, that is too hard. They would rather change their religious views to fit their politics.
I agree with everything you said but what does it have to do with racism? Seriously? There are immigrants and children and refugees, and people sold into sex trade, and on and on of every ethnicity across the planet. I find it very disturbing everyone associates all this with someone skin color.I did not recognise the underlying racism in my attitudes until I was fully able to walk in anothers shoes.
The Catholic Church doesn’t work the way you want it to. Bishops have the moral right, and duty, to teach the faithful about faith and morals, which obviously includes white supremacy.You kidding me? This is one Bishop.