Response to the AL Immigration Law

I want to offer what I feel is a personal thought. My own Baptist theology does not allow for me to believe that I truly speak for everyone who is a part of Alabama CBF. Baptists are people of great freedom and diversity; and that soul freedom is at the heart of what we stand for. So I am speaking for me when I say that the law before our state regarding immigration seems to be out of character with what I believe best for us; certainly as a state, but especially as the church. ALCBF has always been serious about ministries of hospitality and shelter to those who are strangers and in need. As an individual, I have expressed my opposition to the bill through petition and email. I would encourage those of you opposed to do the same.

One resource I recommend for thinking through this issue of immigration in your churches is a documentary DVD that has been produced by the Baptist Center of Ethics. I feel it provides an excellent conversation starter for groups within the church. These can be obtained through the BCE website, and I will have a couple of copies that I would be glad to loan you.

Ronnie Brewer