Welcoming migrants: theological dimensions?
Pian, Christian
Welcoming migrants: theological dimensions? - 2025.
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It is not self-evident to contemplate the welcoming of migrants from a theological perspective. Theoretical difficulties must first be overcome before considering the practical dimensions of the problem. To do this, we need to show that theology has a primary – and not a secondary or derivative – relationship with the issue of welcoming migrants. Three decisive dimensions should be highlighted: the reference point of the Incarnation as such, referring to God’s welcome of our humanity; the revelation of the hospitality offered by Jesus Christ in his concrete humanity; and the project of universal fraternity to which he invites us.
Welcoming migrants: theological dimensions? - 2025.
80
It is not self-evident to contemplate the welcoming of migrants from a theological perspective. Theoretical difficulties must first be overcome before considering the practical dimensions of the problem. To do this, we need to show that theology has a primary – and not a secondary or derivative – relationship with the issue of welcoming migrants. Three decisive dimensions should be highlighted: the reference point of the Incarnation as such, referring to God’s welcome of our humanity; the revelation of the hospitality offered by Jesus Christ in his concrete humanity; and the project of universal fraternity to which he invites us.
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