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Immigration Resolution 2018

Resolution approved by delegates at the 2018 USMB Convention in Salt Lake City

We recognize that immigration issues are complex. We also acknowledge and appreciate the recent executive order of June 20, 2018 to cease the separation of immigrant families. We cannot support or affirm immigration policies of the United States Government which exist to separate children from their parents. The God of compassion and mercy who ordained the family, calls for justice in the care of widows, orphans, and sojourners in the land. (Ex. 22:21-23)

The Confession of Faith to which we hold states:

God is a refuge and fortress to those in need (Article 1)

Through word and deed Jesus proclaimed the reign of God, bringing good news to the poor, release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind (Article 1)

Humans are the crowning act of God’s creation (Article 3)

Jesus teaches that his disciples are to love God and neighbor by telling the good news and by doing acts of love and compassion (Article 7)

God intends family relationships at all stages of life to be characterized by love. Children are a gift from God and parents are to instruct and nurture their children in the faith (Article 11)

We believe that God instituted the state to promote the well-being of all people. Christians cooperate with others in society to defend the weak, care for the poor, and promote justice, righteousness and truth. Believers witness against corruption, discrimination, and injustice, exercise social responsibility, pay taxes, and obey all laws that do not conflict with the Word of God (Article 12)

Followers of Christ respect and pray for those in authority so that peaceful order may prevail (Article 12)

As peacemakers we alleviate suffering, reduce strife, promote justice and work to end violence and war, that others may see a demonstration of Christ’s love (Article 13)

We believe that human life belongs to God. Each person is created in the image of God and ought to be celebrated and nurtured. Christ calls the people of all nations to care for the defenseless (Article 14)

Therefore, we call upon the leaders of the United States Government, for whom we pray, to permanently abolish the practice of separating families and actively work to quickly reunite families already separated.

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