Re-creating America
the ethics of U.S. immigration and refugee policy …
Dana W. Wilbanks
231 pages | ~6 hrs
Re-creating America
the ethics of U.S. immigration and refugee policy in a Christian perspective
By Dana W. Wilbanks
In a time when immigration debates often generate more heat than light, Dana W. Wilbanks offers a thoughtful exploration of how Christian faith can inform our approach to one of society's most pressing challenges. Re-creating America invites readers to examine U.S. immigration and refugee policies through the lens of Christian ethics and values.
Rather than prescribing simple answers, Wilbanks acknowledges the complexity of policy-making while demonstrating how Christian communities can contribute meaningfully to public conversations about migration. The author carefully avoids the trap of assuming that faith automatically translates into specific political solutions, instead focusing on how Christian perspectives can shape our fundamental orientation toward those seeking safety and opportunity.
This work speaks to readers who desire to integrate their spiritual convictions with civic engagement. Wilbanks builds a compelling case for welcoming policies that prioritize the most vulnerable, particularly those fleeing danger or seeking refuge. The book serves as both a theological reflection and a practical guide for Christians who want to participate constructively in immigration discussions.
For those seeking to understand how faith intersects with social justice, Re-creating America provides a framework for approaching migration issues with both compassion and wisdom. It challenges readers to consider how their spiritual values might influence their stance on national policies affecting millions of displaced people worldwide.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Emigration and immigration
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Emigration and immigration
- ✓ Explore Refugees
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects
- ✓ Explore Government policy
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press in cooperation with the Churches' Center for Theology and Public Policy, Washington, D.C.
- ISBN-10
- 0687004446
- Pages
- 231
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- JV6483.W53 1996
