Thread: S.C.: Group seeks end to immigration raids

Group seeks end to immigration raids

November 13, 2008

A Christian group wants the federal government to stop immigration raids in South Carolina until immigration laws are overhauled.

The South Carolina Christian Action Council said the raid in Greenville that resulted in 300 suspected illegal immigrants being detained last month is one of the reasons for its statement.

The Rev. Joe Darby is president of the council’s board of directors. Darby said the raid was disturbing because the United State says it’s a welcoming country.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Barbara Gonzalez said there will be no suspension of raids.

The Christian Action Council is a partnership of 16 denominations, some 4,300 congregations and nearly 1.1 million members.

http://www.thestate.com/local/story/588 ... ?RSS=local

How many of the 1 million members agree with this decision? I hate it when religions try to dictate what your beliefs, other than religious, are and how you should vote, etc.

Separation of church and state is needed. Non-profit status should be eliminated for all churches.

Originally Posted by vmonkey56

Separation of church and state is needed. Non-profit status should be eliminated for all churches.

I agree completely. Especially since there are so many churches in the country that make tons of money, only to line the pockets of the pastor. I say tax rich chruches, and leave the poor ones alone.