Immigration Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog
May 11th, 2023
Would Jesus approve of deportations? Faith leaders are weighing in on the end of the controversial Title 42, a Trump-era policy that severely limited immigration. How far should 'love thy neighbor' reasonably extend?
#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.
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.
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."
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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