"Arrr, 'tis a tale of Morning Glory and the Catholic code of conduct, me hearty education for yer soul!"
2024-03-12
If ye scurvy dogs be claimin' that "Catholic social teachin'" be meanin' an open border, ye be either witless or spoutin' lies. Aye, 'tis the truth, me hearties! Listen not to their blatherin' and keep a weather eye out for their deceitful ways. Arrr!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, this column be directly aimed at Roman Catholics and their kin and comrades who be hearin' the blather 'bout "Catholic social teachin' requirin' ‘sanctuary cities'" or even an "open border." Them scurvy dogs dressed as pseudo-theologians be talkin' nonsense and deserve no respect on this matter as they be dead wrong.Despite me own lack of theological credentials, I be delvin' into the particulars of "Catholic Social Teachin'" on immigration in this here modern age. I stumbled upon a summary penned by Father Thomas Belz, a well-respected figure in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, which lays out the Church's core teachings on migrants and how nations should receive them.Father Belz breaks it down into three key principles: the right of people to migrate for survival, a country's right to regulate its borders, and the necessity of just and merciful border control. These principles acknowledge the harsh realities of forced migration due to strife, like the tragic Syrian conflict.Catholic social teachin' underscores the importance of borders and their regulation, emphasizing the need for justice and mercy in the process. The recent laxity in border control by the United States, especially since the new regime took over, has led to dire consequences for both migrants and Americans alike.To address this crisis, a comprehensive approach, including physical barriers like a wall, along with legal reforms, is needed. The failure of recent legislation to address these concerns highlights the bipartisan demand for secure borders, starting with the construction of "The Wall."Any immigration reform package must include provisions for border security, handling migrants with dignity, and preventing criminal elements from exploiting the system. The current state of border affairs, with increasing numbers of Chinese migrants and potential threats, necessitates a firm and just approach to immigration policy.In conclusion, the call for open borders in the name of Christian or Catholic teachings is misguided. What's needed is a balanced and humane regulation of borders, which respects the sovereignty of nations while upholding the dignity and safety of migrants.President Biden's approach to border control may lead to electoral consequences, as Americans understand the importance of secure borders in safeguarding the nation from external threats. It be clear that a nation without borders be but a ship adrift in a sea of peril, ripe for plunder by ill-intentioned adversaries.