Tag: neighbor
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Refugee Resettlement, National Security, and Christian Response
It is paramount, in all matters of life, that Christians find their primary identity in Christ. If I identify as mother, before disciple of Jesus, I’ll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify as wife, before disciple of Jesus, I’ll be less faithful in my practice of both. If I identify…
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8 Ways to Support Refugees
God is not restrained by any administration. He has the power to change the hearts of rulers. He can bring peace to war torn places. He can bring comfort and hope to those who have suffered displacement, persecution, and loss.
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Engaging the Refugee Crisis: A Brief Primer
Did you know that: 1 in 113 people live forcibly displaced from their homes (adding up to 65.3 million) 21.3 million of those people are considered “refugees” 4.9 million refugees have fled from Syria alone 50% of refugees are under the age of 18 The issues surrounding the refugee crisis are complex. In order to…
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He Is Not Welcome
He was 27, single, Iraqi, and most likely Muslim. By all accounts, he was the quintessential description of the type of refugee many Americans argue should be denied access to our country.