Title: Re-creating America : the ethics of U.S. immigration and refugee policy in a Christian perspective /
Authors: Wilbanks, Dana W.; Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy (Washington, D.C.)
Publisher: Abingdon Press in cooperation with the Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy, Washington, D.C.,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Refugees Government policy Moral and ethical aspects United States.; Emigration and immigration Religious aspects Christianity; United States Emigration and immigration Government policy Moral and ethical aspects.
Abstract: Re-Creating America explores U.S. immigration and refugee policy from a Christian perspective. What are the contributions that Christian communities can make to public discourse and decision making? This book does not presume that Christian ethics leads directly to policy solutions. It does maintain that Christians can bring an orientation to migration issues that is significant for shaping the policies of the national community. The argument of the book leads to support for generous admission policies, with preferential provisions for those in greatest need for a place of safety and opportunity.