This is ONE of the reasons...I received a letter from my church....
"With hearts full of love and concern, we reach out to each of you in the wake of recent changes in U.S. immigration policy....we have been praying for all those who may be affected—whether directly or indirectly—by these developments. We especially want to express our love to those who carry the weight of uncertainty, fear, or disruption in their lives because of their immigration status or the status of loved ones.
....recently reaffirmed the Church’s approach to immigration, grounded in the Savior’s example and teachings.
We echo those principles here and commit to uphold them as we strive to be true disciples of Jesus Christ.
We obey the law.
We follow Jesus Christ by loving our neighbors.
We serve those in need, regardless of their immigration status.
We are especially concerned with keeping families together.
These guiding truths are more than policies—they are expressions of the gospel of Jesus Christ. ....we are called to lift, comfort, and serve one another."
There was more. More of the same.
Perhaps I am wrong to be angry that my CHURCH is sending out a letter telling me how to THINK and FEEL about the deportation of illegal immigrants.
In light of the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia the sentence which read, "We are especially concerned with keeping families together." becomes a commentary on current politics. Garcia is or was a member of MS13. To join that gang you have to have KILLED someone, so he is a murderer. But because he has a FAMILY, I am supposed to be concerned with him keeping his FAMILY together????? IMO, his family is free to join him in El Salvador.
AND IMO my church, and ALL other churches, should keep their OPINIONS about current politics to themselves.
What is YOUR opinion on this matter?
....recently reaffirmed the Church’s approach to immigration, grounded in the Savior’s example and teachings.
We echo those principles here and commit to uphold them as we strive to be true disciples of Jesus Christ.
We obey the law.
We follow Jesus Christ by loving our neighbors.
We serve those in need, regardless of their immigration status.
We are especially concerned with keeping families together.
These guiding truths are more than policies—they are expressions of the gospel of Jesus Christ. ....we are called to lift, comfort, and serve one another."
There was more. More of the same.
Perhaps I am wrong to be angry that my CHURCH is sending out a letter telling me how to THINK and FEEL about the deportation of illegal immigrants.
In light of the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia the sentence which read, "We are especially concerned with keeping families together." becomes a commentary on current politics. Garcia is or was a member of MS13. To join that gang you have to have KILLED someone, so he is a murderer. But because he has a FAMILY, I am supposed to be concerned with him keeping his FAMILY together????? IMO, his family is free to join him in El Salvador.
AND IMO my church, and ALL other churches, should keep their OPINIONS about current politics to themselves.
What is YOUR opinion on this matter?
