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M. Daniel Carroll R.: Immigration and Other Matters

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Immigration Legislation: What does the new Arizona law communicate? Framing the discussion in unfortunate ways.

Apr 29, 2010 by M. Daniel Carroll R. | 2 Comments

It is the news. It is making the rounds on radio talk shows and the television news networks. The “IT,” of course, is the legislation signed into law last Friday by the governor of Arizona, Jan Brewer. This is not the place to rehearse its contents; others—newspapers, magazines, ... [More]

Immigration Legislation #3: Why Is the Old Testament Concerned about the Outsider/Sojourner?

Apr 16, 2010 by M. Daniel Carroll R. | 0 Comments

When one reads the Old Testament Law, one is struck by the amount of attention given to those from the outside – Hebrew ger, the sojourner (or alien or stranger, depending on the English translation). Peoples have been migrating since the beginning of history, so, at one level, it is natural ... [More]

Immigration Legislation #2: How Do We Gauge the Heart of a Nation’s Laws?

Mar 30, 2010 by M. Daniel Carroll R. | 0 Comments

Now that Health Care Reform has passed, there has been talk about turning the nation’s and Congress’s attention to immigration reform. We will see if this actually is the case. But, be that as it may, those who do support immigration reform—i.e., a new set of laws—need to ... [More]

A New Teaching Tool

Mar 19, 2010 by M. Daniel Carroll R. | 1 Comments

In January there was an important meeting of evangelical leaders from all over the country in Phoenix. In many ways that city has been "Ground Zero" for the national debate on immigration. The leadership of CCDA (Christian Community Development Association) and of the Evangelical Free Church, ... [More]

A Video of Biblical Teaching on Immigration

Feb 11, 2010 by M. Daniel Carroll R. | 1 Comments

Several months ago, I was privileged to give a seminar on the Bible and immigration at Bill Hybel's Willow Creek Church. Please feel free to click on the following link for the 30 minute presentation. Perhaps others you know might also be interested. (It is possible that the video will only be up ... [More]

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