Crosses at the Border
(RNS) — Faith communities at the Southern US border navigate compassion, advocacy and opportunity amid the complex realities of immigration policy and human need.
Jonathan Woodward
December 20, 2024
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The Southern US border is often portrayed as a battleground, but the reality is far more nuanced.
RNS reporter Aleja Hertzler-McCain unpacks the way faith communities in Brownsville, Texas, are responding to immigration challenges in diverse ways — offering resources, advocating for systemic change and, for some, seizing moments of evangelism. Religious leaders grapple with fear, opportunity and shifting policies while striving to uphold human dignity in a time of uncertainty.
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