Effect of Church on Social Justice Movements

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Why were the farm workers unable to get help from the priests in Delano?

The priests did not allow them to use the Church's auditorium for meetings during the strike.

How did the California Migrant Ministry support the farm workers during the strike?

They decided to turn over their resources to the strikers, even at the risk of losing money.

Why did most of the farm workers' friends initially forsake them during the strike?

They either ran away or claimed to be too busy to help.

What did the California Migrant Ministry do when the strike began in 1965?

They held a meeting and decided to support the strike, despite potential consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Migrant Ministry face financial losses during the strike?

Due to political pressure on the Protestant Churches. Signup and view all the answers

Who went to jail with the strikers in Delano and why?

11 ministers went to jail with the strikers, showing solidarity with the cause. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the priest sent by the new Bishop to Delano?

To minister to the needs of farm workers. Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Church play in the Schenley, Di Giorgio, Perelly-Minetti strikes?

The Church applied pressure and mediated in the strikes. Signup and view all the answers

Why is spiritual advice important during long conflicts like strikes or civil rights drives?

It helps prevent families from crumbling, leadership from weakening, and workers from growing tired. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text emphasize the need for spiritual advice from a friend rather than from the opposition?

To avoid driving individuals to question and despair. Signup and view all the answers

What issue does the text highlight regarding spiritual help received by the farm workers?

Getting sermons about the wickedness of their cause instead of the spiritual help they need. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Church recognize the peculiar needs of farm workers in Delano?

To acknowledge that they have specific needs just like the growers do. Signup and view all the answers

How did some priests in various cities in California show their opposition to oppression?

By speaking out loudly and clearly against specific instances of oppression and standing with the people who were being hurt. Signup and view all the answers

Name a few of the priests who began to focus on the terrible situation of farm workers in California.

Frs. McDonald, McCollough, Duggan, and others. Signup and view all the answers

Why were some people suspicious of the California Migrant Ministry initially?

Because they were Catholics and the ministry members were Protestants. Signup and view all the answers

What was the clear conception of the Church that the California Migrant Ministry had developed?

The Church was called to serve, to be at the mercy of the poor, and not to try to use them. Signup and view all the answers

What led many individuals to start working side by side with the California Migrant Ministry?

The ministry's clear conception of the Church and their dedication to serving the farm workers. Signup and view all the answers

Why were some individuals questioning why their parish priests were not doing the same as the Protestants?

Because the Protestants were actively helping the people, demanding nothing, and dedicating their time to serving farm workers, unlike their parish priests. Signup and view all the answers