The Bible and Immigration
Ask Presidential Candidates to Listen to What the Bible Says about Immigration
The political process is gearing up for the presidential election of 2024. As we hear candidates speak about a number of issues, it’s clear that immigration is going to be an important—and controversial— talking point. Our hope is that the candidates will take the time to consider the issue from a variety of perspectives, including what the bible has to say about caring for the immigrant and refugee.
To that end, the Evangelical Immigration Table is asking pastors, leaders, and members to consider signing a letter asking candidates—regardless of faith affiliation—to take the time to understand what the Old and New Testaments say about loving our immigrant and refugee neighbors.
To learn more or to sign your name please click here. Please also consider sharing this with pastors and leaders you know who are willing to add their name. Our purpose is not to support a candidate or party, but to change the rhetoric around immigrants and refugees.
Thank you for your time and support!
Jason
You might be interested to know that churches in America have been involved in immigration for a long time! I have been posting a series of articles on 19th century American immigration through New York and the church's involvement. Here's the first in my series: https://lutheranreprints.substack.com/p/1867-why-lutherans-need-an-immigrant