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Religious leaders: stop “hateful rhetoric” on immigration
A group of religious leaders in Florida on Tuesday urged federal, state and local officials to refrain from “hateful rhetoric” on immigration.
The group — Christians for Comprehensive Immigration Reform — said in a letter and press release that Congress’ failure to enact a broad immigration bill last year has created “a heated environment where unfounded blame is all too commonly placed on undocumented immigrants. ”
The bill, which would have given illegal immigrants a path to citizenship and created a guest worker program, died in the Senate last year, after strong protests from conservatives.
“As Christians in our respective churches we have seen firsthand the human toll borne by the men, women, and children caught in the trap of our broken immigration system,” said Joel Hunter, senior pastor of Northland Church in Orlando. “It does not reflect the spirit of Christ to demonize people, all of whom are made in God’s image, especially those who He would recognize as the most vulnerable among us.”
See the letter here.
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By Edgar
June 10, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this
Immigration laws apply to all humans!
Why doesn’t the pastor do the Christian thing and take in his church the millions of illegal aliens? He should care for them and pay their medical bills. Because us taxpayers have had enough!!!!
By geirge
June 11, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this
We aren’t demonizing anyone. We are just rocognizing the truth! We give everyone a chance. No where on earth to so many people get such chances. But many of the illegals are causing so much hardship on our country, committing so many crimes, taking advantage of us so much, we have to stop it. We can’t financially afford it, we can’t legally afford it, and we can’t just hand our country over to people who are so violent, so criminal, and so destructive. How do you think Mexico got so “poor” that people can’t work, if that is true. How do you think the drug lords got so powerful? It is because they are so criminal, too lazy to do anything about their own country. Why should we just hand them ours? It isn’t that we are deonizing them no! It is we are trying to protect ourselves before it is too late.
By Larry
June 12, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
Isn’t this just another ‘open borders’ group? And calling their opponents racists? How is that news? Been going on for quite awhile now.
I think it is time for the national government to stop giving aid to illegals. Let those communities that support ‘open borders’ take care of illegals education, medical, welfare costs. I am sure sanctuary cities, like Austin, would back up their feel good legislation with real money.
By ordie
June 16, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
The fastest growing segment within the Evangelical and Roman Catholic Churches are Hispanic Immigrants including undocumented immigrants. Socially, Hispanic immigrants are conservative, family oriented and religious. (Ideal GOP voter)
However, the GOP is struggling to attract this segment due to its poor message of immigration reform. Therefore the Dems have an advantage.
Keep in mind that many Hispanic families comprises citizens, legal and undocumented immigrants. They will vote in the best interest of their families in seeking reforms.