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Report: White Evangelicals Are Biggest Opponents of Immigration

November 2nd, 2018

A Public Religion Research Institute survey reveals that white evangelicals are the demographic most likely to view immigration and racial diversity as "threats" to American values. Why is that?

Political & Religious Controversy 319 Comments

California Minister Who Supported Trump Now Facing Deportation

July 9th, 2018

In the lead-up to the 2016 election, California minister Jorge Ramirez encouraged his daughter to vote for then-candidate Donald Trump. The only problem? Ramirez was living in the country illegally.

Political & Religious Controversy 131 Comments

Does God Hate Immigrants? Religious Leaders Split Over Travel Ban

June 28th, 2018

Although some faith groups oppose President Trump’s controversial travel ban, many heartily support it. Recent studies show that religious support for immigration is in the dumps, leading some to question whether churches are really acting in accordance with the tenets of their faith.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Jeff Sessions Cites Bible to Justify Separating Immigrant Children from Parents

June 18th, 2018

A controversial new Trump administration policy calls for separating immigrant parents from their children if they try to cross the border. But when it comes to carrying out this brutal task, Attorney General Jeff Sessions truly believes God is on his side.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 360 Comments

Heartbeats, Safe Zones, and Jane Does: Abortion Rights in 2017

October 30th, 2017

It’s been 44 years since the U.S. Supreme Court decided to extend a woman’s right to privacy to include the decision to have an abortion. However, the issue only seems to have become more divisive over time. Every year since the 1973 decision, opponents of

Political & Religious Controversy 150 Comments

Free at Last: Immigrant Spends a Year Hiding From ICE in Church Basement

October 16th, 2017

When a deportation order was issued in his name, Javier Flores sought refuge from ICE agents in a local church. Should churches shelter immigrants or simply stick to sermons?

LGBTQ & Human Rights 43 Comments

Pope Francis Questions Whether Trump is Really Pro-Life

September 14th, 2017

In the wake of the White House’s decision to end the DACA program, Pope Francis had a sharp message for Donald Trump. If the president is truly “pro-life”, said Francis, then he cannot allow the children of immigrants – known commonly as “Dreamers” – to be thrown out of the country.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 108 Comments

On the Chopping Block: Christian Refugees at Risk of Deportation

July 17th, 2017

In Iraq, Egypt, and other countries around the region, Christians are being persecuted at frighteningly high rates, and President Trump is deporting Christian Iraqis in record numbers to a dangerous homeland.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 33 Comments

Christians Divided on Immigration

June 19th, 2017

Immigration issues and border policies have long been contentious issues in politics, but they are also creating a significant divide in the Christian community. Many Christian houses of worship have embraced a “love thy neighbor” stance, arguing for bene

LGBTQ & Human Rights 59 Comments

Illegal Immigration: A Moral Question

April 10th, 2017

Few things spark more heated debate these days than the topic of immigration. On both sides of the matter, emotions run high and beliefs are deeply ingrained... and both sides think they are morally in the right.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 86 Comments

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