What the Bible Says About Immigration

We are eager to claim Biblical support for whatever opinion we already hold on various issues facing society and culture. This is certainly true regarding the issue of immigration. Or, we might ignore scripture altogether in favor of our own bias rather than considering seriously the guidance God provides for those who seek to live in a holy community. The following brief but excellent article from the Washington Post provides a balanced treatment of the Biblical narrative in regard to how a community is to treat the "stranger" among them. Perhaps a Biblical approach might bridge the gap between conservatives and liberals on this issue.

http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/brad_hirschfield/2010/05/welcoming_bibles_stranger_may.html?hpid=talkbox1

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