Strictly speaking, Christian values directly oppose treating immigrants poorly. Or as second class citizens. Explicitly stated in the old and new testament. You know, Biblical law that we ‘should’ all be following.
On the other hand, “It’s easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven.” And “Love of money is the root of all evil.” Doesn’t seem to be cited by Prosperity Christians.
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
John 2:15 - And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
Basically: when young, God and Jesus loves you. As I get older, I’m not above whipping and flipping tables at people who continue to use the religion as an excuse to hurt and subjugate others.
Strictly speaking, Christian values directly oppose treating immigrants poorly. Or as second class citizens. Explicitly stated in the old and new testament. You know, Biblical law that we ‘should’ all be following.
On the other hand, “It’s easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven.” And “Love of money is the root of all evil.” Doesn’t seem to be cited by Prosperity Christians.
https://saintmarks.org/justice/renewing-our-covenant/what-does-the-bible-say-about-refugees-and-immigrants/
Growing up, I was always told to remember John 3:16. As I get older, I become more and more partial to John 2:15.
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John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
John 2:15 - And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
Basically: when young, God and Jesus loves you. As I get older, I’m not above whipping and flipping tables at people who continue to use the religion as an excuse to hurt and subjugate others.