Thirteen Southern Baptist ethnic groups, representing 10,99 churches, have issued a joint statement on immigration calling for the Trump administration in the U.S. to show compassion for immigrants fleeing persecution, the Christian Daily website reports t oday (April 12, 2025).
The leaders warned that current immigration policies are fueling fear even among those in the U.S. legally. with many too afraid to attend worship services or seek spiritual care in their local churches.
Signatories shared the federal government's "desire to protect citizens, promote legal immigration and refugee policies, and robustly safeguard the country's borders," but "enforcement must be accompanied with compassion that does not demonize those fleeing oppression, violence, and persecution," as quoted by the Baptist Press.
"As our greatest hope and courage can only be found in Jesus Christ, we also call on Southern Baptist pastors and church leaders to look for opportunities to share the gospel and care for immigrants and refugees."
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