The Trump administration’s mass deportation program has sparked outrage among faith leaders, with many expressing deep concern over the treatment of immigrants, particularly those who share the Christian faith…
Bishop Dwayne Royster, Executive Director of Faith in Action told Newsweek the administration’s immigration agenda is “morally bankrupt”
“This is not a matter of faith, it’s a matter of basic humanity and decency, which the Trump administration’s policies lack. While many immigrants at risk of deportation are Christian, this issue transcends religious boundaries,” he said.
“The administration’s policies are morally bankrupt and destructive, not because they impact Christians but because they harm all migrants, regardless of whether they are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Baháʼí, atheist, agnostic, Buddhist or any faith,” he added.
Royster said: “As a person of faith – as a Christian whose tradition teaches me that we are all God’s children regardless of faith tradition– it is my responsibility to stand for the dignity of every person, especially as they seek safety and stability.”
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