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How a national emergency order endangers the ‘other’

By Jonathan Perlman and Eric C Manning — February 20, 2019
(RNS) — The leaders of two congregations that have suffered violence incited by hate, we recognize the president's 'emergency' isn’t about an invasion, but the language of governmental overreach.

In border wall fight, Kentucky congressman mixes compassion with concern  

By Bobby Ross Jr. — January 22, 2019
(RNS) — U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie balances his faith and his politics when it comes to immigration. The Republican congressman supports building a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.

New film highlights belief that Trump’s election was God’s plan

By Steve Rabey — September 26, 2018
(RNS) — The film is part of a small but influential 'Trump prophecy' movement that proclaims the current administration is divinely ordained and condemns its critics as servants of Satan.

San Diego bishop calls border wall prototypes ‘grotesque’

By Jack Jenkins — March 15, 2018
(RNS) — As President Trump traveled to San Diego to tour border wall prototypes, local Catholic Bishop Robert McElroy lambasted the project as a sure way to divide people and cultures.

What the Bible says about welcoming refugees

By Mathew Schmalz — January 30, 2017
For Christians, building a border wall or permitting immigrants and refugees into the United States involve profound questions about what it means to welcome the stranger.

Three different ways to resist Trumpian nationalism

By David P. Gushee — January 26, 2017
Three paradigms for resisting when nationalism is on the march. But will any be strong enough?
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