Latin America

Domestic Politics with Global Consequences: International Implications of Anti-immigrant Fervor

Vol. 9, No. 1 (Spring 2011)

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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A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and Security

Vol. 9, No. 1 (Spring 2011)

Mark Tooley, Jen Smyers, Kyle Longley, Mathew Staver, Galen Carey Wednesday, 16 February 2011

The government's primary responsibility is to protect the people over which it has jurisdiction, and that includes enforcing the borders and having immigration laws that can be upheld justly and compassionately.

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A Christian Dialogue on Immigration and Social Integration

Vol. 9, No. 1 (Spring 2011)

J. Kevin Appleby, Gabriel Salguero, Jenny Yang, Charles Olmeda, Kim Lawton Wednesday, 16 February 2011

National religious leaders have promoted comprehensive immigration reform, but people in the pew have mixed views on immigration policy and integration. Immigration law should be fixed in ways that are consistent with moral principles common to people of other faiths or no professed faith.

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Globalization and Education in the Dominican Republic

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Sarah Chevallier Thursday, 10 February 2011

Foreign-run mission schools in the Dominican Republic demonstrate how religious motivation and international resources can work in tandem to foster healthy citizenship and a brighter future.

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Wind, Fire, and Unity: Pentecostals and Ecumenical Dialogue

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Nate Johnson Friday, 28 August 2009

Pentecostals are increasingly involved in ecumenical dialogue—most recently with the World Council of Churches—yet it remains to be seen which tendencies will determine the extent of Pentecostal ecumenical engagement.

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