Welcome the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate

        	              

Welcoming the Strangerby Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang




Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. Christians find themselves torn between the desire to uphold laws and the call to minister to the vulnerable.




In this book World Relief staffers Matthew Soerens and Jenny Hwang move beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration. They put a human face on the issue and tell stories of immigrants’ experiences in and out of the system. With careful historical understanding and thoughtful policy analysis, they debunk myths and misconceptions about immigration and show the limitations of the current immigration system. Ultimately they point toward immigration reform that is compassionate, sensible and just, as they offer concrete ways for you and your church to welcome and minister to your immigrant neighbors.



Table of Contents 



Foreword by Leith Anderson, president, National Association of Evangelicals



    

  1. The Immigration Dilemma
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  2. "Aliens Among You": Who Are Undocumented Immigrants?
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  3. Nation of Immigrants: A Historical Perspective on Immigration to the United States
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  4. Immigrating the Legal Way: Our Immigration System Today
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  5. Thinking Biblically About Immigration
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  6. Concerns About Immigration
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  7. The Value of Immigration to the United States
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  8. The Politics and Policies of Immigration Reform
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  9. The Church and Immigration Today
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  10. A Christian Response to the Immigration Dilemma
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Appendix 1: World Relief Statement in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Appendix 2: Discussion Questions

Appendix 3: Ministries and Organizations Serving Immigrants and Refugees in the United States

Appendix 4: Ministries and Organizations Addressing the Root Causes of Immigration

Appendix 5: Selected Resources for Learning More About the Immigration Issue

Appendix 6: Tools for Political Advocacy



Features and Benefits


    

  • Debunks myths and misconceptions about immigration
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  • Explains current immigration policy and systems, at both the local and federal levels
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  • Provides biblical and historical perspectives
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  • Written by experts who have day-to-day experience in ministry and advocacy for immigrants and immigration 
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