A Christlike Approach to Immigration - McKay Coppins

May 16, 2009

By McKay Coppins

The arrest of an illegal immigrant coming home from his LDS mission in Ohio last month has sparked a fierce immigration debate in the Mormon community. No matter how much each side tries to simplify the issue, the questions aren't easy.

Are undocumented immigrants violating the 12th Article of Faith by disobeying the law of the land? Is the church encouraging illegal immigrants by allowing them to serve missions?

As Brigham Young University history professor Ignacio Garcia told the Daily Universe this week, 'We can all open the scriptures and justify our side.'

Many members, including Garcia, are calling for church authorities to pick a side on this divisive issue. To me, it seems like they already have.


Mormon Times


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