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E193: Is Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Un-Christian? w/Fr Ambrose
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With President Trump’s latest executive order cracking down on illegal immigration, many Christians are asking: What would Jesus do? Where do we draw the line between compassion and protecting our nation and families?
Today, I sit down with Fr. Ambrose Criste, a Norbertine priest and theologian, to break down the Catholic perspective on this heated issue. We explore the U.S. Bishops’ response, Pope Francis’ stance, and J.D. Vance’s strong critique of the Bishops.
This is a conversation you don’t want to miss—because the answer isn’t as black and white as some would have you believe. Let’s talk about it.
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00:00 - intro
02:39 - Fr Ambrose’s Intellectual Background
04:34 - What is the Christian view of deportation?
06:48 - The problem with the word ‘deportation’
11:16 - Covenant Eyes
12:20 - Another factor to consider:
15:06 - Most people in this country…
23:20 - CrowdHealth
24:19 - USCCB Statement
26:03 - Not the church’s concern
28:30 - We’re playing clean up
30:42 - Incentivizing illegal immigration
32:26 - EveryLife
33:30 - JD Vance’s statements
37:19 - The church has to be a safe place
38:52 - Pope Francis
41:25 - Obedience to Pope:
43:47 - Ordo Amoris
44:45 - Good Samaritan
51:34 - Trump deporting less than Biden
53:54 - Ed Feser on Immigration
58:22 - Lent