An Immigration Story
Much of today’s news is about immigration. Perhaps we should focus on the immigrants rather than rules and regulations. I must admit I am biased, since two of our four children came from Korea.
Immigration & Pastor’s Views Spotlighted in Study
NASHVILLE (BP) -- As U.S. lawmakers continue to debate the best approach to illegal immigration, most Protestant pastors say the solution should be multifaceted, according to a study released Wednesday (Feb. 20).
The Reason That Immigrants ‘Don’t Just Come Here Legally’
Many wonder why these individuals didn’t come legally in the first place. Why sneak across the border or overstay your visa when you can simply apply for entry?
Nonstop Church Service to Protect Refugees Ends After 96 Days
A Dutch church’s nonstop 96-day vigil involving nearly 1,000 pastors and priests finally came to an end after its organizers received confirmation that a family of refugees sheltering inside the church would no longer face immediate deportation from the Netherlands.
Pelosi, DeVos Address Christian Educators on Policy and Faith
WASHINGTON (RNS) — At the opening session of the three-day Presidents Conference of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities conference on Wednesday (Jan. 30), attendees heard from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Both spoke of their faith as an
Faith Leaders Denounce Trump Proclamation Denying Asylum Outside Border Crossings
(RNS) — President Trump signed a proclamation Friday (Nov. 9) barring anyone who enters the United States outside of official border crossings from applying for asylum in the country.
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ABCUSA Expresses Opposition to Current U.S. Immigration Policy
The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) has released a letter sent to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions expressing "deep concern" over the country's "unjust immigration policies."
Q & A Interview with Noah Angel
A week after the announcement in January that nearly 200,000 Salvadorans could be deported in 2019, Familia Cristiana Internacional Pastor Noah Angel sat down with Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor.
One Million People Face Deportation
The White House recently announced the end of protections for non-citizens from multiple countries, which could lead to one million immigrants either leaving the U.S.
Most Protestants, Catholics Favor Dreamers’ Legal Status
A majority (74 percent) of U.S. Protestants and Catholics support "Dreamers" receiving permanent legal status, according to a Pew Research Center report released on Jan. 19. Views about