Immigration

Immigration

A major policy shift on immigration was announced last week that will have significant political implications. Also just recently over 100 evangelicals signed a statement clarifying the values that should drive reform. We’ll offer a perspective on immigration from Evangelical Free Church Hispanic Ministries director…

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Christian Leaders Renew Call for Immigration Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A broad spectrum of evangelicals has issued a renewed call for immigration reform. Groups ranging from the Southern Baptists and Focus on the Family to Hispanic and liberal evangelicals are calling for legislation that secures borders while offering illegal immigrants a path toward citizenship. At a Washington…

Immigration

We are a nation of immigrants, but today immigration has become a hot button political issue.  Attempts at reform have varied widely.  So how do we bring our faith to bear on this important issue?  Richard Land, head of the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission joined us to discuss the role of the church and…

Church leaders protest Alabama immigration law

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) _ Large crowds carrying candles and wearing white have marched in a weekend demonstration organized by churches against Alabama’s tough new law cracking down on illegal immigration. Saturday’s protest in Birmingham began with a mass prayer for kindness and mercy in a park where people…

Immigration and Evangelical Response

Immigration is a hot button issue in politics, and the talk of reform has been discussed for years.  On the next CF we’ll offer a perspective on immigration and discuss how we bring our faith to bear on this important issue.  Alex Mandes, director of Hispanic Ministries for the EFCA, joins Connecting Faith to discuss the church’s…

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