LDS Church issues statement after Trump orders ban on refugees

[TomSea]

LDS Church issues statement after Trump orders ban on refugees

By Tad Walch@tad_walch

SALT LAKE CITY — Amid the controversy swirling around President Trump's executive order banning refugees from seven Muslim countries, the LDS Church issued a statement late Saturday night urging solutions that relieve refugee suffering.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about the temporal and spiritual welfare of all of God's children across the earth," the statement said, "with special concern for those who are fleeing physical violence, war and religious persecution. The church urges all people and governments to cooperate fully in seeking the best solutions to meet human needs and relieve suffering."

Continued: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865672124/LDS-Church-issues-statement-after-Trump-order-that-would-block-refugees.html

[geronl]

Just remember how many organizations are making bank from taxdollars for refugee services.

[Frank Cannon]

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about the temporal and spiritual welfare of all of God's children across the earth,"

Sounds great. Why don't you start renting out the Tabernacle for frat parties, take that money and head over to these war zones and set up safe zones for the refugees. Be sure to let us all know how that works out for ya.

[Wingnut]

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is concerned about the temporal and spiritual welfare of all of God's children across the earth,"

Sounds great. Why don't you start renting out the Tabernacle for frat parties, take that money and head over to these war zones and set up safe zones for the refugees. Be sure to let us all know how that works out for ya.

"Sir may I have another please"


Mountain Bike sales will decline 10 fold without the LDS lads on the mean streets spreading the word!

[geronl]

Refugee services is big business (taxpayer dollars)

https://capitalresearch.org/article/refugee-resettlement-the-lucrative-business-of-serving-immigrants/

[anubias]

Refugee services is big business (taxpayer dollars)

https://capitalresearch.org/article/refugee-resettlement-the-lucrative-business-of-serving-immigrants/

The dollars at the link are stunning.  I had no idea that bringing in refugees was lucrative. 

[SZonian]

LDS came out on the side of illegals from South of the Border a number of years ago, this does not surprise.

No respect for the rule of law ("render unto Caesar")...

[bigheadfred]

LDS came out on the side of illegals from South of the Border a number of years ago, this does not surprise.

No respect for the rule of law ("render unto Caesar")...

Whatever it takes to fill te pews.