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Do politics belong in church?
11 pastors and theologians weigh in
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Why churches still matter for immigration reform
“We can’t depend on political parties to provide moral clarity.”
Amy Frykholm interviews Ali Noorani
The Catholics and the Southern Baptists have joined others in calling for a compassionate response to the unaccompanied minors from Central America. Russell Moore of the SBC has even signed a letter (pdf) explicitly opposing changes to the 2008 law that currently prevents such children from being summarily deported. Most Americans agree, including majorities of both Republicans and white evangelicals.
Yet Congress went on recess without doing anything about this.
Yes, political advocacy is more effective than Band-Aid-style charity. But are those the only options?
By Steve Thorngate