Some might have noticed I've changed my stance on a few things over the years - much of that comes from essentially removing politics from my life. I found that, at least for me personally, my ideological political beliefs of how the country should be run had me acting in defiance of my Christian beliefs. I found politics to be overly divisive. I had to decide, and I chose to ignore the man-made game of politics and follow my heart, hopefully finding myself to be more Christ-like in my approach to life.
That said, this article perfectly summarizes my current beliefs on immigration. Those beliefs fly in the face of how I've historically felt, but I'm comfortable with where my heart is now. I'm not wanting a theocracy, I just want to live in a manner that loves people the way I feel I'm supposed to.
Anyway, just wanted to share. Love this part in particular:
That said, this article perfectly summarizes my current beliefs on immigration. Those beliefs fly in the face of how I've historically felt, but I'm comfortable with where my heart is now. I'm not wanting a theocracy, I just want to live in a manner that loves people the way I feel I'm supposed to.
Anyway, just wanted to share. Love this part in particular:
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/paperbacktheology/2015/03/immigration-and-the-health-of-a-nation.htmlYou want to know whether the arrow is pointing up or down for our society? Here’s your leading indicator: How do we treat the poor? The immigrant (legal or not)? Do we elect leaders who will do anything to increase our consumeristic zeal and lust for cash? Or do we elect leaders with the vision to help us become less focused on wealth production and consumption, and more focused on the flourishing of the most vulnerable among us.