This article was first drafted in July 2025 and is being published now, following thoughtful consideration of the current immigration issues. A Message of Compassion, Justice, and Love “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,” (Matt. 25:25) The Bible offers clear and…
Why These Events Contradict God’s Plan for Creation and Human Brotherhood One Blood, One Family: God’s Vision for Humanity The Bible teaches that God created all people from “one blood,” meaning that no matter how different we may look or where we come from, we are all part of the same human family. This idea—rooted in passages like Genesis 1…
Seeking Spiritual Insight Amidst the Turmoil of Our Times The past weeks have been marked by a deep sense of unease across our nation. Many of us have watched and listened with heavy hearts to reports of immigration raids and mass protests unfolding in Minnesota and beyond. The air is tense with stories of ICE operations—some involving shootings, others evoking…
Making Sense of the Debate in Everyday Terms Understanding the Affordable Care Act Controversy The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often called “Obamacare,” was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Ever since, arguments have swirled around whether the law itself is problematic—or if the real issue is its association with President Obama and the politics surrounding…
Understanding the Challenges to America’s Promise If you ask most people what makes America special, they’ll probably mention ideas like freedom, equality, and democracy. These values are supposed to be the foundation of the “American experiment”—the bold idea that people from all backgrounds can come together, govern themselves, and pursue happiness. But this ideal, as inspiring as it is, has…
Finding Hope When Shadows Fall We all know what it feels like when darkness seems to settle over our world. Isaiah 60:2 paints a vivid picture: “For darkness shall cover the earth and thick darkness the peoples, but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you.” It’s an ancient line, but the feeling it describes…
““The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” (Matt. 25:40) The U.S. government recently made a decision that will deeply affect thousands of Haitian nationals living in the United States. The Trump administration announced an end to Haiti’s designation for Temporary…
Why Compassion and Fairness Matter Indiscriminate deportation is a practice where people are removed from a country without taking the time to understand their individual circumstances. At first glance, it might seem like a matter of enforcing rules, but when you look closer, it becomes clear just how unjust and harmful it really is—not just for the people being deported,…
Why Dehumanizing Others Contradicts the Core of Belief If we believe that God is the giver of all life, then every person we encounter carries the imprint of divine creation. In essence, regardless of their skin color, background, or birthplace, each life is sacred. It is then fair to ask ourselves: how can we reconcile this truth with the…
