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When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not wrong him. The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt
” (Lev. 19:33-34).
What did Jesus say about protecting the earth?
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They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
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What does the Bible tell us about refugees?
Foreigners or refugees are not to be oppressed.
This is the basic rule of thumb:
Don’t burden foreigners
. Notice that the Scripture gives Israel a reason why — because they knew how it felt to be a foreigner.
Every human being has the right to freedom of movement and of residence within the confines of his own country
; and, when there are just reasons for it, the right to emigrate to other countries and take up residence there.
How do I pray for refugees?
Lord Jesus
, give us more of your compassion for their plight, soften our hearts to their situation, and help us follow your lead in seeking justice and mercy on their behalf. We pray for an end to the wars, poverty and human rights abuses that drive desperate people to become refugees in the first place.
What does the Bible say about taking care of foreigners?
Caring for the stranger is not merely something that we should do; the Bible suggests it is what God does. “
He loves the stranger, providing him with food and clothing
,” says Deuteronomy. Yet we are not to leave the care of the stranger in God’s hands, for Deuteronomy continues: “You too must love the stranger.”
What does the Bible say about those who destroy the earth?
The verse in question states that, “
[t]he nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying
the destroyers of the earth”.
Why does God want us to take care of our environment?
God commissions us
to rule over the creation in
a way that sustains, protects, and enhances his works so that all creation may fulfill the purposes God intended for it. We must manage the environment not simply for our own benefit but for God′s glory.
What is the most important environmental issue?
Global Warming
Of all the current environmental issues in the U.S., global warming may be the most notable because its effects are so far-reaching.
How do Catholics feel about immigration?
According to Catholic social teaching,
migration should be a matter of choice
, not necessity. People have a right not to have to migrate, and states have a responsibility to provide the minimal conditions that would allow their residents to flourish and realize their God-given rights at home.
Does the Church support immigration?
Church Position on Migration Policy
The Catholic Church in
the United States does not support open borders, illegal immigration
, or an “amnesty” that would grant legal status to all unauthorized immigrants.
Why is there a refugee crisis?
Causes for the crisis of the refugees can include
war and civil war, human rights violations, environment and climate issues, and economic hardship
.
How do earthquake victims pray?
Gracious God
, I pray for the victims of this disaster, Lord, that you would comfort the lives that were spared Lord, and that you would take care of those who perished.
Is a refugee?
A refugee is
someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence
. A refugee has a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.
Who is the patron saint of refugees?
| Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini M.S.C. | Feast November 13 (US, 1961 to date), December 22 (elsewhere) | Patronage Immigrants, hospital administrators |
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What does God is my refuge mean?
God is our refuge, our safe place, our retreat, the place we go when we are afraid
. And there is a lot of fear going around. God is also our strength or “power.” This is the same word that Jesus uses in in Acts 1:8 when he promises to give us “power” with the coming of the Holy Spirit who now lives within us.
