Immigrants in Europe: Ecclesial Communion and Challenges of Integration (en Inglés)
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Where do you come from? Why did you leave your country? How did you come here? 'Go back where you come from'. 'You are taking our jobs'. These are some of the questions and comments often lashed at immigrants irrespective of their location in the world. They are questioned about their origin, challenged about their intentions, and included or excluded because of who they are. Using Belgium as a case study, Andrew Anab explores the social, economic, and ecclesial reality of being an immigrant in Europe. Read and discover the challenges such as language, unemployment, cultural shock, and family crises faced by immigrants in Europe. Read and reflect on the struggle of bringing up children in a secularised Europe best captured by one parent thus, "we have no right to say anything to our kids, they do not listen to us, they have rights that we don't have, they know it all, they have no confidence in us". Read and know how parents perceive the modern society that tolerates drugs, crime, sexual licentiousness, and violence. Read and know that the very society that should be protecting children is paradoxically the cause of their downfall.Rooted in his Christian faith, Andrew Anab invites us to a new theology of immigration. This theology is anchored in the very life of Jesus who was born in a foreign land with nowhere to lay his head by Mary: an emigrant. At the heart of this theology is welcoming immigrants into our communities as gifts which are never rejected. He calls us to love immigrants rather than hate them for love has no boundaries. He calls us to serve immigrants rather than ignore them for the greatest is the one who serves. He calls us to treat immigrants as our brothers and sisters rather than enemies for brothers and sisters are inseparable. He calls us to see immigrants as humans rather than objects for all human beings are created in the image of God.This book will not only give you information but a message that will transform your perception of immigrants. As you read it, you will come to the realization that human dignity does not expire like a visa. As you come to the end of this book, you will be led to conclude that no one is illegal in the eyes of God. As you reflect on what you read, you will hear the voice calling you to love and serve all humanity. As you encounter immigrants in your community, you will be led to denounce the injustices they face and, in effect, be their messenger of hope. It is my hope that this book will empower you to step into your greatness and respond to your true calling to love. Professor Patrick Businge, Founder of Greatness University
