On one hand I feel for these people, and wish them a better life.
On the other hand, I feel like catholic charities shouldn't be actively expending resources on helping people that literally hate our guts.
I think we can pay islamic state a tax, and they will leave us alone. At least that's what it says in the koran.
Not likely. Have a look at many European countries that literally have areas that live outside of government control. Take a look at places like Sweden, the incidence of rapes have gone through the roof. What happened? Guess.Catholic Charities did a great service to the many Vietnamese who were our allies in that ill-fated war. Those people are now a great positive force in our community.
I sincerely hope that the people in this wave are persecuted Christians; but if they are Muslim, I hope their eyes are opened to the reality of the American ideal of religious freedom. Such a seed planted in them could be a mighty counter to the violent extremism that fuels so much of the Mid-east violence.
I am glad to see this thread...it reminds me why I spend so little time here:
Anti Catholic vitrol from buffoons
These federal grants funds are funds that otherwise would go to Planned Parenthood for abortions among other uses. I assume that the OP would rather see these funds go to some LGBT charity or be used for industrial infanticide.
For the record, I am a Catholic. I am not against Catholic Charities helping those that need help, but the majority of the refugees are working/fighting age men who should be fighting for their country, not coming to mine to get on welfare, food stamps, Section 8, etc. Where did I say that I would rather support PP, LGBT or other programs? You have put words in my mouth. I am against both. We have enough refigees in this country from South/Central America, we don't need a bunch of muzzies coming over here to do what they are doing in Europe.