The Lord’s invitation to His covenant people is to be “peculiar… above all the nations that are upon the earth” (Deuteronomy 14:2). Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have recently spent the last two weeks addressing how members of the Church can be peculiar, above all the nations of the earth. Two specifically addressed the refugee crisis. (See Linda K. Burton and Elder Patrick Kearon.)
There seems to be a blending of two major, but distinct issues. It may be helpful to separate the issues of illegal immigration and the refugee crisis. Nations have the right and obligation to protect their sovereignty. Citizens’ social, economic, and physical well-being should be of utmost concern to leaders of nations. I realize that many in the political sphere are concerned about the sovereignty of the United States. I’m all for reasonably securing our borders and welcoming individuals through accountability.
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