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Welcoming the Stranger

As Congress debates how to handle illegal immigrants already within U.S. borders and how to more effectively handle hopeful immigrants in the future, Christians are also considering how to balance neighborly love and concern for the stranger with law and order. Fortunately, it is not a new topic. CT has been covering the issue for years.

Immigration

The Pulse
I Was a Stranger
How should we deal with 12 million illegal immigrants?


Trusted Guides
Texas Baptists want to help immigrants become citizens.
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Solution Stalemate
Evangelical ambivalence mirrors national immigration gridlock.
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The Call of Samuel
Samuel Rodriguez wants to build a bridge between Hispanic and Anglo evangelicals.
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Seeking Biblical Principles to Inform Immigration Policy
Scripture provides more than easy slogans and soft platitudes about welcoming foreigners.
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Alien Proposals
Evangelical leaders divided over moral, policy questions on immigration.
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Blessed is the Law—Up to a Point
A gentle challenge—and invitation—to the critics of our recent immigration editorial.
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Blessed Are the Courageous
When it comes to immigration policy, let's remember who we're talking about.
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On Immigration Issue, Big Evangelical Groups Conspicuously Mum
Policy groups say they have other issues to focus on.
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Security Gaffes
Evangelical schools worry over post-9/11 visa rules.
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'The Peoples Are Here'
Record immigration pushes American Christians out of their comfort zones.
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Give Me Your Muslims, Your Hindus, Your Eastern Orthodox, Yearning to Breathe Free
Immigration's long-ignored effect on American religion is garnering much attention from scholars.
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European Churches Declare Immigrants Are Not 'Potential Criminals'
Petitions submitted to the European Union for more protection, aid.
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Separation Anxiety
Haitian immigrants are less welcome than Cubans, but Florida churches are filling the hospitality gap.
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Saving Bodies, Rescuing Souls
Chechen Muslims find Salvationist care has compassionate accent.
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Homeland Security's Catch-22 for Exiles
'Ridiculous' interpretation of law bars thousands.
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Death Sentence?
Immigration bill could jeopardize asylum seekers, critics say.
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SPEAKING OUT
Aliens in Our Midst
Attaining asylum in the land of the free is harder than you'd think—and it may be costing people their lives.
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In Sri Lanka's No Man's Land, Churches Provide Some Hope for Refugees
Christians mobilize to help nearly a million left homeless by Tamil conflict
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The Torture Victim Next Door
Hidden victims of religious persecution find refuge in America
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Church Aids Refugees Despite Violence
The Catholic church has been a place of refuge and reform for those opposing the Indonesian government.
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Churches Reach Out to Refugees
In many cases, the groups are relying on churches to help provide temporary housing, furniture, clothing, language training, and money for rent.
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