THE FUNCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH

QUESTION? / COMMENT!

I have a daughter who has two children by her Mexican boyfriend. He and his family are afraid they will be deported and the children because of what President Trump has been claiming to do, along with other claims. Please give me some direction on this matter.

ANSWER! / COMMENT!

So, what is the function of the government according to the Catholic Faith? God has ordained a structure; we are called to submit to government and honor our leaders (Rom 13:1-4; Titus 3:1; 1 Pet 2:13-17; John 19:7-11). It doesn’t mean that every person is God-ordained; we vote for the individuals or sometimes rogue corrupt governments select our leaders. We are mandated to pray for those governmental leaders who are over us (1Tim 2:1-2). The government is meant to punish evil doers and reward those who do right (1 Pet 2:14; Matt 22:17-21.  Government can appoint borders and boundaries that make a nation (Acts 17:26). 

Catholics follow the law, we are not suppose to break the law.