Why are many American Christians so opposed to immigration? That's directly in violation of their religion. [Spirituality & Religion]

The bible contradicts itself in a lot of ways on a lot of subjects, but it is very consistent on the subject of immigration. The bible is extremely pro-immigration. There is an abundance of bible verses about "treating the sojourner as your friend or neighbor" and "inviting them to your feasts."

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

Not at all. Christianity says nothing about immigration. Our church however does sponsor refugees regardless of their religion. We brought a couple of Buddhist refugees from Vietnam. They became Christian because they could not understand why we would bring them to a safe land from the refugee camp they were living in.

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@PissAndVinegar What portion are you referring to? I have read the Bible cover to cover every year for the last 40 years and I can't recall any passage that says we are bound to import people. Go int all nations and make disciples but not bring people into your land. Perhaps you could enlighten me.

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@PissAndVinegar Yes I have and your point is?

SW-User

@hippyjoe1955 Christains like colonialism, so they tended to go to other countries to f with native populations.

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@SW-User If you say so. I have talked to quite a few 'natives' where Christians came to their land. They are immensely grateful that it happened. No more witch doctors etc.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@hippyjoe1955 Actually the Bible says we Christians are the sojourners. Maybe you missed that part.

SW-User

@hippyjoe1955 Sure, no doubt, and I'm mostly referring to Colonialism from Columbus through the 19th century. Quite a horrible legacy.

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hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@PissAndVinegar Read the Bible and be amazed. You are simply cherry picking to suit your cause. Ergo your exegesis is invalid.

hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M

@PissAndVinegar BTW sojourner means someone who is TEMPORARILY in a place. A traveler. A wanderer. Not an immigrant.

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Fernie · F

@hippyjoe1955 you are dead wrong joey