Do I believe that there is room to disagree on this issue?
Yes, absolutely—as long as it falls into the realm of policy. When it crosses into scriptural teachings, then, no, I think the Bible is clear on what we are called to do as Christians. We have blurred the line in thinking that all policy is founded upon scripture, or should be. Our leaders are charged with protecting the people of our nation. This requires very clear thinking and planning as to how best to do that.
As Christians, we begin with our collective call to welcome and care for the poor, the marginalized, the abused, the wanderer, the orphan, the widow. We follow in the footsteps of Jesus. There is never a time when our arms shouldn't be open wide to the needs of those around us.
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