Evangelicals Christians call for immigration reform
One of the most interesting side issues branching out of my tracking of the immigration topic is the role some evangelical Christian groups play in advocating for immigration reform, demanding what they describe as more humane and Christian immigration policies. Socially conservative evangelicals who push on this issue seem the most likely candidates to change minds around this issue within the Christian right– unlike liberal commentators and progressive pundits who tend to alienate conservatives.
Today, evangelical leaders gathered in six cities for a day of “witness” and vigils to pray for immigration reform: Phoenix, Chicago, Memphis, Denver, Miami, and Santa Ana, California. According to organizers’ press release, the events in Phoenix and Denver brought together more than 100 evangelical leaders. “We have been slow to hear and respond to the spirit’s call to seek justice for our immigrant brothers and sisters, who live in fear of rejection and deportation,” said Jeff Johnsen, executive director of Mile High Ministries, which hosted the Denver vigil.
“As Christians we seek justice and mercy for those whom God has brought to our shores,” said Galen Carey, director of governmental affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 45,000 congregations.
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