Scripture doesn't give us the easy answers we want to questions of mass migration, immigration, borders, enforcement, and more. If we are following Christian teachings, then neither the 'build the wall' crowd nor the 'abolish ICE' protestors are likely to get what they desire. Instead, we get something that's much tougher to live out. The government has the right to enforce borders, though it must do so through just means. The church has an obligation to care for the immigrant, but a compassion offered within the greater context of society. Both of these things are true, and both must inform how Christians think about our moment.
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Case Thorp
Dr. Case Thorp serves as the Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, and is founder and principal of The Collaborative. He was the 39th Moderator of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Case holds degrees from Oxford College (AA), Emory University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Fuller Theological Seminary (DMin in Missional Ecclesiology). Case is married to Jodi, and they have three beautiful children, Alexandra, Charles, and Brooks. Originally from Atlanta, they have enjoyed downtown Orlando as their home since 2005.
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