Would it matter? If they died living well according to Jesus’s teachings they’d be rewarded in heaven. Their mortal death would be inconsequential.

That said, they could probably survive as many homeless do through donations and begging.

I believe the legal repercussions are part of that “can ruin your life”, not just the addiction and/or health concerns.

Though that still makes it an entirely artificial consequence that does not need to and should not exist.

Nigerians are actually one of the most successful migrant groups in America.

https://medium.com/@joecarleton/why-nigerian-immigrants-are-the-most-successful-ethnic-group-in-the-u-s-23a7ea5a0832

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I don’t think it’s an entirely ridiculous format.