Immigration
I really am torn up about the illegal immigration issue. First off, the mere fact that we want to call them "undocumented workers" immediately sends up several red flags. Second, it seems like such a black and white issue, you have broken our laws and you didn't go through the process to become a citizen, you must go. It just seems like the right and just thing to do and keeps me feeling safe and secure knowing that my government is trying to screen who gets to set foot on our soil. On the radio today here in Tulsa I heard a news rift something about some government leaders asking contractors not to hire undocumented workers. What in the world is going on? My government is asking, I repeat, asking employers to not do something that is completely illegal. It's like asking a drug dealer to not prey on the poor and have little kids be lookouts for them, it just isn't right! I think there must be more to this issue but I am struggling to see it. It seems so black and white to me that I can't begin to even listen to anyone elses point of view because it's so obvious to me and this frightens me. I feel like throughout my life, because of the circumstances that I grew up in I am more slanted away from the poor and needy and compassion and thrive on justice. In saying this, I really like to know what point of view Christians should have that are called to be not only to love righteousness but to love mercy just as much. I want to know how I should react lovingly to my neighbor who is fighting to stay in the USA but is in clear violation of our laws. These are not rhetorical questions, I really want to know. If anyone can offer me a bit of advice I'm not hard to find, you probably got my number and if you don't just ask and I'll give it to you.
This is a wonderful song and a great way to end this post.
Now may the Lord reveal His face and teach our stammoring tongues to make His sovereign reigning grace the subject of our songs. No sweeter subject can invite a sinner's heart to sing, nor display the glorious right of our exalted King.
Grace reigns to pardon crimson sins to melt the hardest hearts and from the work it once begins it never once departs. No sweeter subject can invite a sinners heart to sing nor display the glorious right of our exalted King. The World and Satan strive in vain against the chosen few, secured by graces reign they all shall conquer too. Twas grace that called us home at first, by grace thus far we've come and grace will help us through the worst and lead us safely home.
(Some of the words may not be the original 'cause some of them I can't discern.)
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posted by Brian @ 7:05 PM
2 Comments:
Barnes,
Very difficult post to respond to indeed. However, I deal with this question in my life daily. I struggled with the same issues for months after working in immigration law. I meet with these illegal immigrants, I know their families, I see there faces, and I know their intentions. Of course, not everyone is here to pursue a better life, because just like Americans, they here just to exist and make money. As a Christian perspective, do we view the world as "my country & your country"? Personally, I am confident that God truly desires that we view the world as having no borders. I am not a very patriotic individual, and honestly speaking, as you know, I don't see the need to be patriotic. I understand that justice plays a part, but be careful, the justice system is not perfect, and it is very removed from our perspectives on life and what "true" justice is. Don't forget, the justice system that punishes drug dealers and rapist with just probation and community service, I can't agree that it exercises true justice. Yeah, laws are there for a reason, but keep in mind, the law that says a Hispanic family cannot cross the border to insure a better life, is the exact same law that states a Somalian whose mother & sisters have been raped & murdered, and whose entire family was burned in public just for political reasons, cannot enter the U.S. , but they must go through the U.S. courts, proving why they cannot stay in Somalia. Just a thought.
World Magazine has a great article about this in their November 4th issue. Some of the best stuff I have read on the immigration debate. Very common sensical. We need to roll out the red carbet and welcome immigrants, but we need to beef up our laws to enforce them. They shouldn't be allowed to get a driver's license, get a job, or own or rent a house without demonstrating citizenship status. Sounds simple, but effective if we would do our part. More fences are just covering up the problem. That is like sending a kid to time out when what they need is a spanking. Spanking (i.e. beefing up the law enforcement) takes more courage, so we need to get a governmental backbone and stick to what we say.
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