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#FakeChristian Trends on Twitter After Pence Visits the Border

July 17th, 2019

Vice President Pence recently toured migrant detention centers at the U.S. / Mexico border. #FakeChristian began trending on social media, with users calling out the VP for his perceived lack of empathy. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 35 Comments »

Pastor Helping Asylum Seekers Lands on Secret Government Watchlist

July 12th, 2019

A prominent NYC pastor and long-time advocate for immigrant rights is suing the federal government after she was placed on a federal watchlist for conducting ministry work with migrants south of the border. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 106 Comments »

Immigrant Avoids Deportation by Taking Shelter in D.C. Church

December 27th, 2018

A 40-year-old Virginia woman ignored her deportation order and instead took shelter in a local church. “I am going to fight,” she declared. “I feel powerless. But I trust in God for a solution." Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 214 Comments »

Nativity Scene with Baby Jesus in Cage Draws Religious Ire

December 12th, 2018

A Massachusetts church created a Nativity scene featuring baby Jesus in a metal cage. The display is intended to raise awareness about immigration issues, but it's also generated backlash from conservative circles. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 109 Comments »

Report: White Evangelicals Are Biggest Opponents of Immigration

November 2nd, 2018

A Public Religion Research Institute survey reveals that white evangelicals are the demographic most likely to view immigration and racial diversity as "threats" to American values. Why is that? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 319 Comments »

California Minister Who Supported Trump Now Facing Deportation

July 9th, 2018

In the lead-up to the 2016 election, California minister Jorge Ramirez encouraged his daughter to vote for then-candidate Donald Trump. The only problem? Ramirez was living in the country illegally. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 131 Comments »

Does God Hate Immigrants? Religious Leaders Split Over Travel Ban

June 28th, 2018

Although some faith groups oppose President Trump’s controversial travel ban, many heartily support it. Recent studies show that religious support for immigration is in the dumps, leading some to question whether churches are really acting in accordance with the tenets of their faith. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian | 91 Comments »

Jeff Sessions Cites Bible to Justify Separating Immigrant Children from Parents

June 18th, 2018

A controversial new Trump administration policy calls for separating immigrant parents from their children if they try to cross the border. But when it comes to carrying out this brutal task, Attorney General Jeff Sessions truly believes God is on his side. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 360 Comments »

Heartbeats, Safe Zones, and Jane Does: Abortion Rights in 2017

October 30th, 2017

It’s been 44 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to extend a woman’s right to privacy to include the decision to have an abortion. However, the issue only seems to have become more divisive over time. Every year since the 1973 decision, opponents of Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Christian, Life and Death | 150 Comments »

Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement

October 16th, 2017

When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons? Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 43 Comments »