Alabama’s new immigration law combines common sense and rule of law in a manner that protects the rights and property of American citizens against assault by foreign illegal aliens. The measure is based on legitimate concerns involving home land security, unemployment among U.S. citizens, financial crisis in America, and preservation of American culture and language.
Those are not reason enough for some religious leaders who play the J word—Jesus—in opposing the law.
As reported, in part, at the reference:
“Some church groups are speaking out against Alabama's new law against illegal immigration, which they say violates Christian principles.
Leaders of the United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Church, the Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic Church have all criticized the law as running counter to the Bible's teaching about loving others. Episcopal Bishop Henry N. Parsley of Birmingham calls its passage "a sad moment for our state."Where, in the name of Jesus Christ, is concern for American citizens? Illegal aliens violate our borders, steal public services such as education, medical care, food, and shelter intended to provide a safety net for citizens.
The state's largest denomination, the Alabama Baptist Convention, hasn't taken a position publicly. But the latest edition of its widely read state newspaper, The Alabama Baptist, includes a front-page story that features Hispanic worries about the new law.
The Nevada-based Mormons issued a statement saying they are worried about tough state immigration statutes the day after Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signed the law.”
Would Jesus support the invasion and occupation of a sovereign nation by millions of foreign aliens, invasions which cost taxpayers dearly, and which lead to deterioration of the established culture and language?
Did Jesus not counsel, “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s”?
Is there not a Commandment among the Big 10 which forbids stealing?
Further, why are the churches not directly funding health care, education, etc. for illegal aliens rather than having those costs dumped on the back of taxpayers, where said cost exceeds $100 billion a year?
Question to those self-righteous hypocrites who oppose rule of law and basic fairness: What if legislation was passed to revoke the tax-exempt status of your institutions to fund the care and nurturing of illegal aliens?
Would your crying bleeding hearts be so compassionate if your pocket books were involved?
MSNBC host Chris Matthews recently used the term “culturally-backward Christians” to describe those whom were most bothered by the Anthony Weiner scandal.
His was dead wrong on that score, but his question may have application to how certain faiths come down on the side of invading criminals.
The question, “Are religious leaders who oppose common sense and rule of law when it comes to illegal aliens ‘Culturally backward’?”
Just asking.
Are Religious Leaders Who Oppose Alabama’s New Immigration Law 'Culturally Backward'?
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