WWJD about imigration ?

The parable of Christmas–as it recounts Mary’s and Joseph’s search for shelter–concerns itself with, among other matters, how we treat uninvited guests who arrive on our proverbial doorsteps. And the parable’s message is clear as to what to do. As ordained Baptist minister Mike Huckabee–whose new campaign commercial says “no” to sanctuary cities and amnesty, and calls for building a border fence–said in St. Petersburg, the Bible teaches us (as do the best traditions of all major religions and humanist ethical codes) to “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

So for those who profess to love God and embrace Jesus and the Bible as their ethical sources, the choice seems obvious: either stop invoking them or, better yet, live up to the principles you claim. This would entail seeing and treating so-called illegals as our brothers, sisters, neighbors, and members of our various communities –as people who are part of us–rather than a “them” to be excluded.