The Southern Walls

I am not a supporter of the southern walls to keep out the families of the southern hemisphere. I think those walls are monuments to our fears. Unless you are a native American, you are an immigrant. We have forgotten that reality. If the families of the southern hemisphere feel like they must leave their native country for their safety and security, why are not our political leaders and people asking what is happening in those native countries and can we help so they feel safe and secure at home? I cannot help but also notice that the American Churches are silent about this major event happening in our country. The Hebrew Bible says (Malachi 3:5) ESV “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, the widow and the fatherless, against those who thrust aside the sojourner, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts.” “Thrust aside the sojourner…” = ouch. Jesus said we are to welcome the stranger (Matthew 25:35) which is part of his statement about how the nations will be judged. “Ouch” again. Why are our Churches silent? What fear or fears have imprisoned us, our leaders, and churches? I recall an old tale that is so true. Folks were finding others who were near drowning in the river and as an act of charity, they were pulling them out of the river. Someone finally asked, “Do you think someone needs to go upstream and find out why so many are in the river?”