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

@Wraithorn Some believe that open borders, especially to a great number that undeniably hate western values, are a precursor to the one world government ran by the antichrist.

@PissAndVinegar The bible does not say you should have open borders. It does say love thy neighbour, but for someone to be a neighbour, they'd have to have their own property with borders. I do try and care for those around me, but I wouldn't let countless people in my house that want to kill me and my values, I don't think that is christian, no.

@PissAndVinegar Yeah, and I agree with that and I'm sure that is the message that many get from christianity. But what if this person doesn't accept your feast, and instead throws it in your face and stabs you?

@PissAndVinegar I don't assume you think a certain way, I'm just trying to rationalize why some christians don't like immigration, or at least certain types. Well, with gay marriage, I think the bible is a lot more clear than on immigration?

@PissAndVinegar I think all religions cherry pick, there are so many rules to follow, and society changes.

@PissAndVinegar I think this might tickle your fancy while giving you a laugh and some ammunition. A letter written to a certain Christian talk show host yrs ago.

Dear Dr. Laura:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God’s Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination… end of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God’s Laws and how to follow them.

Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can’t I own Canadians?
I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual unseemliness – Lev. 15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence.
When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord – Lev. 1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2. clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it?
A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination – Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don’t agree. Can you settle this? Are there ‘degrees’ of abomination?
Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here?
Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die?
I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev. 24:10-16. Couldn’t we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God’s word is eternal and unchanging.

Your adoring fan,

James M. Kauffman, Ed. D.
Professor Emeritus Dept. of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
University of Virginia

@PissAndVinegar Indeed ! That letter is basically a work of art. :-)