Thread: Illegal Immigration and the Bible.

Originally Posted by cayla99

I too have been bombarded by people in my former church who were telling me that because I was against illegals I was against God. When I came across this article, essay or what ever you wish to call it, I found confirmation in my beliefs. I felt that others here may be feeling what I was, so I chose to share it. I am glad that I did. Before my husband and I confronted our priest and withdrew from "The Church", we were having difficulties finding masses in English. If anybody knows the history of Ireland, you will know how difficult of a decision it was for an Irish Catholic to tell the church to go and shove it. I hope this author has given you the peace he has given to me.

I also feel that the research and logic of this article has helped me on other boards combat the "God" argument.

Church should be about holiness and the worship of the Heavenly Father, not a traditon of culture .

I found this out long ago when i started to ask questions and seek the truth . I'm still learning . But have gotten away from many pagan customs and magical charactors . It has been at a tremendous price in some ways .

Cayla, very good article, very helpful.

Gogo, this pastor of this church did the right thing. Without being hurtful he encouraged that couple to do what was right and within mans laws here. So true, when you live outside of the laws (as a confessing Christian), you will find your life unblessed and difficult, God NEVER helps you out in these situations.

Originally Posted by AmericanElizabeth

Cayla, very good article, very helpful.

Gogo, this pastor of this church did the right thing. Without being hurtful he encouraged that couple to do what was right and within mans laws here. So true, when you live outside of the laws (as a confessing Christian), you will find your life unblessed and difficult, God NEVER helps you out in these situations.

And his church has grown and flourished and he is the President of a Theology school now. He is a stickler for the truth of the scripture and adherence to it. The Lord has blessed him for it.

Originally Posted by GeorgiaPeach

Thank you Gogo for leading me to this thread. I miss some great things wandering on the open boards.

This argument is used constantly by the open borders crowd, but with the wrong motivation. How can you justify telling people, encouraging people to break the law, when there is a legal way to achieve the same goal, then go and steal someone's identity, when you could use your own if you came legally, then go and take another person's job at a lower wage, to better your own life but destroy his and his family's life. The lawlessness never ends. Is there no sense of guilt, no sense of remorse, no need to seek forgiveness or to say "I am sorry," and to turn from their wrongdoing. NO, presently evil has been deemed good and right, and those who support the right are deemed wrong and lack compassion. God can reach people anywhere and he can empower them to action to better themselves and their nations.

Just because your neighbor has it better does not mean that you have the right to break into his home.

The Christians command to love and to show charity should not extend to breaking so many of God's other laws, such as "Though should not steal" or "Thou should not bear false witness" or "Thou should not Covet."

Desiring what Americans have is not a license to come and steal. You are welcome if you can come legally, announce yourself, ask permission, follow the rules, receive acceptance. Otherwise you are a lawbreaker, always on the run.

Jeremiah 29:11

Thanks for all the excellent points GP they are a wonderful addition to Cayla99's post.I am always trying to better understand the Bible and I am greatly appreciative of people who can and do interpret it (correctly).
Thanks to all on this thread who added passages and meanings,it helps so much.

Rawhide!