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Immigrants and Refugees

“Welcoming the stranger” is a biblical mandate, but policies on immigration and refugees divide the United States. These dialogues explore the human impacts, moral principles, and policy directions regarding this important and contentious topic that impacts the entire global community.

Events

Young boy at the U.S.-Mexico border
Apr
24
2023

Human Dignity and the Migration Crisis at the U.S. Southern Border

The humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border has been visible for decades, but it has now reached an unprecedented level of urgency. Political unrest, ecological disasters, economic deprivation, and intensifying violence have resulted in accelerated levels of irregular migration. Various…

Other Events

Videos

Human Dignity and the Migration Crisis at the U.S. Southern Border

April 24, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

War in Ukraine

March 31, 2022

Duration: 1 hour 9 minutes

Immigration Challenges and Choices: People, Principles, and Policies

April 15, 2021

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes