‘Haitians are not eating pets’: Springfield faith leaders stand with migrants
Carl Ruby, center, and other church representatives hug members of the Haitian community during a service at Central Christian Church in Springfield, Ohio, on September 15. (RNS photo/Kathryn Post)
“Jesus said that he is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus is with us in truth. And the truth is that Haitians are not eating pets in Springfield,” said senior pastor Carl Ruby, gripping the pulpit of Central Christian Church in Springfield, Ohio.
Moments later, the 60-person congregation rose to its feet, applauding the five Haitian community leaders visiting Sunday morning
“We love you,” Ruby said to them. “We are glad you’re here.”
