Is it ungodly to stand against illegal immigration?

Question

In my profile on here I proudly state that I am a Christian and also boldly state DEPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS. Well I received a message a short while ago telling me that by taking such a stand and from what I have been posting on this matter, that I am being ungodly and unChristian. As I responded back to this individual there is nothing that is ungodly or unChristian for standing up for what is right and standing up against illegal immigration and those who are breaking the law to be here and steal our resources. I don't care what type of nonsense illegals pull or claim. They are breaking the law to be here and should be deported. I will not change my stand on Christianity or on illegal immigration. How do you feel?

And for those who try using the Bible to justify illegal immigration, the Bible does tell use to render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's. We are also told to obey the laws of the land (unless they come into conflict with God's laws). As for loving your neighbor. etc., etc. How is sticking up for what is right and the enforcement of the law not loving someone? But allowing them to break the law and steal form the US is making them weak and is not helping them or us.

For those who keep calling me a racist, answer me this. Since when is standing up for one's rights and the enforcement of the laws of one's country make one a racist?

Answer 1

Jesi, I would refer you to Eph 5:6-12, Col 3:25, 2 Thes 2:10-12, 1 Tim 1:8-10, 1 Tim 6:7-10, 2 Tim 3 (whole chapter)

For those who think that illegals ca come here illegally, and yet be a good part of our society and those that hate the reference of other crimes to prove the point that all lawbreakers are criminals just as bad:
james 2:10,11



2 peter 2:13,14

I decided to write only the verses, so you can look them up and to discourage people who do not want to do that from ignorant disputes and contradictions

Answer 2

It is not ungodly nor are you a racist. The people calling you a racist are mindlessly throwing epitheths around because they don't like what you have to say and are not interested at all in any kind of intelligent dialogue.

If so many people from other countries, especially countries where democratic elections are held, are so miserable there then perhaps they should work to improve their own homelands rather than coming here illegally and stealing from those of us who have worked hard to build something worth while.

Make no mistake, they are stealing from us. Every time they use a social service they are taking away from a system that they had nothing to do with building up. The law abiding, tax paying citizens are then forced to do without services themselves and still pay for these moochers.

Also, I know legal immigrants and they are just as angry as the people who were born here. The flood of illegals is making a mockery of their efforts to come here legally.

Answer 3

I agree. Illegal immigration needs to be stopped.

I would also like to add this: Those coming here may need help. There lives may be miserable where they come from. I truly feel for them. But, they need to stay in their country and work at making things better for themselves, their families and fellow countrymen. I ask did Americans flee the country during the great depression? Did people leave this country in droves? Or did they tough it out and work hard to make things better? This country became as great as it is because people toughed out the hard times and worked hard to make it what it is. Then why can't people who are sneaking in to this country stay home and do the same for their country? If they are trying to help themselves and their country they should take actions that really matter and make a difference. Look where China is now as compared to even 10 years ago. There is no reason that Mexico (or any other country) could not start becoming an economic force of their own. People just need to stop being selfish and do something for the good of the whole in their home countries.

Immigration legally ---- by all means. Sneak in, break our laws -- NOT.

Answer 4

Turn it around. How Godly is it to break a law (or several) to come here and steal services others pay for to the point where services no longer cover the country's own people? What is Godly about deciding that all those waiting to come legally should wait longer while they cut in line?

There are Bible citations on both side if you take them out of context. However, since 'the poor will always be with us', I think it is irresponsible not to take care of our own people first. We can deal with who should properly immigrate in the context of law where criminals and gang types can be screened out. That could also shift the true cost to the employers of education and health care, since they are the only ones who benefit from the cheap labor.

If we can stop illegal immigration, we can look at loosening legal immigration. However, so long as floods of people come illegally, that is an unpopular option.

Answer 5

Well I'm not sure what God would say or do but you should do what you believe is right and feel good about it.

God teaches us to feed the hungry and poor but he also teaches us to live by laws and has given us commandments to live by.

I for one don't support allowing people to break laws and do harm to others just because they're not as well off. To me that doesn't sound like the Religious or American thing to do. If you want to support the poor and hungry you should make charitable contributions or lobby for changing immigration laws. Trying to justify illegal acts seems like the wrong approach regardless of what religion you are.

Answer 6

As a Christian, you probably think everyone should do the right thing and not break laws or tell lies or sponge off other people, so you are right to believe that people breaking our laws should be sent back to their original country.

As a Christian, you know that sneaking across the border is a form of lying.

You are absolutely in the right and it's not a contradiction to want secure borders.

Answer 7

In my opinion,I do separate religion from civic duty.As an legal immigrant I have live in the U.S. 30 years and I never cross the law and here I stand by my true principle as an American.I will help my illegal friend get a legal status by working Visa or try to find their relatives to sponsor them.I also will work with the law maker in this country to sponsor the guest microprogram.I will not break the law for my religion or anything else.I see myself as immigrant who makes it and I am grateful every moment I live in this land.

Answer 8

Julie, Steal your resources??? Hmmm....Same thing Native American Indians probably claimed as All other immigrants came to KILL and steal from from THeir resources One day. You know, like those Immigrants from Europe, Scotland, Italy. They also were in need to migrate for better opportunity. I guess maybe its a first come first serve.

Yes I SEE its a first come First SERVE!

But steal what from who? They work to eat. I don't get it.

By the way the "Mexicans" which is just easier way of saying (Salvadorians, Ecuadorians, Colombians, Peru-ans, Guatemalans, Panamanians, Bolivians, Chileans, Cubans no wait they become Citizens as soon as they touch land, but you get the idea) Everyone just passes Thu Mexico to get to the USA therefore everyone assumes their all Mexicans. All those countries also wish they can "FIX" their countries. Good luck with that. No matter what they do that will NEVER happen. It will only get worse.

Answer 9

Here's the deal Julie, if you don't live in a border state, illegal immigration doesnt really concern you. Border security is something all border states have been dealing with for many years, as is illegal imigrants place in our society. It's not something that just suddenly sprang up, as it seems to have done elsewhere in the country, because of some politcal B.S. where each side is concerned only with how many votes they can gain or lose by their actions, not what really needs to be done about it.

Answer 10

No--God had borders lines for his people the Israelites. He did this for protection of his people. And foreigners who were allowed to stay--had to follow the laws of the people. This is throughout the bible. Laws were to be obeyed unless they went against spiritual worship to him-ONLY. Even Jesus said to follow the laws.

If people read and applied the whole book instead of taking a piece that helps their cause the world would be better.
I could go on but the whole book tells it all.

Maybe some think God was wrong and they know better.