Christianity
What God Hath Put Asunder
Judd Birdsall Monday, 13 June 2011
A review of Stephen Prothero, God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter (HarperCollins, 2010).
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Christian Conflict and Consensus in the Immigration Debate
Ruth Melkonian-Hoover Wednesday, 16 February 2011
American Christianity already plays a central role in the lives of many millions of immigrants in the United States, and it can and should contribute constructively to the urgent need for practical improvements in US immigration policy. [FREE]
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Immigration and the Economy: Beyond the Zero-Sum Game
Galen Carey Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Throughout our nation's history, immigration has been closely correlated with economic growth. Immigrants and native-born Americans play complementary roles in the American economy, rather than directly competing for the same jobs.
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A Judeo-Christian Approach to "Comprehensive" Immigration Reform
Carol Swain Wednesday, 16 February 2011
An authentic Judeo-Christian approach to reform should recognize the context of the scriptures and respect the rule of law. Truly comprehensive immigration reform must address a host of issues including birthright, citizenship, and family reunification.
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Immigration and Free Market Morality: A Christian Perspective
James Edwards Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Five biblical principles have significant bearing on the immigration issue. God gives Christians the power to create wealth; Christians ought to love their neighbors; God holds Christians accountable for business practices; workers deserve a fair wage; and, authorities should be obeyed and respected.
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A Just, Fair, and Compassionate Immigration Policy
Richard Land Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Comprehensive immigration reform should rest on three broad pillars: securing the border, enforcing immigration laws within the country, and providing multiple paths to legal citizenship and a guest-worker program. [FREE]
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A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and the Workforce
Galen Carey, Carol Swain, James Edwards, Richard Land, Michel Martin Wednesday, 16 February 2011
To what degree might an expansive immigration policy suppress wages or limit opportunities for workers in the United States? There is some competition between low‑skilled American workers and undocumented immigrants, and racism and poverty exacerbate anti-immigrant sentiments.
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Security & Immigration: What is the State's Duty under God?
Mark Tooley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The institutional church should be cautious about promoting legislative proposals as part of a larger agenda of political coalition building. Churches might more charitably and helpfully remind their members of broad principles that should guide our national conversation.
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Immigration & Security: Public Policy and Christian Ethics
Jen Smyers Wednesday, 16 February 2011
The best strategy to alleviate pressures on U.S. borders is to reform the immigration visa system. Christians should support a system in which effective and humane enforcement is joined with legal structures that are responsive to our economy and to the integrity of the family unit.
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Domestic Politics with Global Consequences: International Implications of Anti-immigrant Fervor
Kyle Longley Wednesday, 16 February 2011
In addition to affecting America's international standing and its security interests, Arizona's SB 1070 law raises moral issues, and the faith community should denounce anti-immigrant violence, irresponsible rhetoric, and unjust immigration policies.
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