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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]