How does the Bible shape our views on immigration?
For many Christians, the answer sadly is “Hardly at all.” Immigration feels like a political issue. The Bible seems irrelevant in a conversation focused on law and fairness and economics.
Whatever you believe about the politics of immigration, if you follow Jesus, you probably seek to submit yourself to God’s Word. This will not automatically twist your politics in a specific way. Christians can in good conscience vote a variety of ways.
But what we can’t and don’t want to do is to view immigrants (or anyone else) without the lens of Scripture in place.
Check out this free downloadable E-Book on "A Biblical Perspective on Immigration" that includes an intro, 8 essays, and a “for further reading” section. Discuss it with your church, community and with those from different backgrounds and perspectives than you.
And most importantly, as you read this E-Book, be sure to see what the Bible has to say for yourself.
Increasingly, InterVarsity students and staff are becoming aware of the Native people on their campuses and in their communities. I hope this story, and the ideas that follow, will give you concrete steps you can take to build relationships of respect, honor and trust with Native people.
“Every culture is fallen, but every culture can be redeemed by God.” My InterVarsity friends first taught me this decades ago, and I continue to lean into this truth today. Here are two questions
Sara Chang shares her story of being adopted twice in this TED-style talk which she gave at Urbana12 in the Pan Asian North American Lounge. Here are some of the highlights from her talk.