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in the U.S. if that church wants to become a vital part of society in the future. Yet churches are often unsure of how to deal with immigration and the problems of immigrant communities. For instance, almost a quarter of the
Hispanic/Latino population which are illegal aliens and if churches truly want to serve and welcome “the strangers among their midst,” this is one issue which must be faced. Among U.S. Christians, there is much quandary as to how to do this. For instance, Evangelical Christians were asked, by Christianity Today, how illegal aliens should be dealt with. A whopping 82% know that the Bible verses on “welcoming the stranger” (Matthew 25:31-46) has much to do with how we should deal with immigrants. However, within that same group, were varying opinions regarding how to deal with illegal immigration. Fifty four (54%) percent said the government should adopt policies giving illegal immigrants a better “path to citizenship” while 31% say there should be blanket amnesty while 15% say the current laws have to be enforced. The issue of illegal immigrants and how U.S. Christians think of the issue reflects the general uncertainty around the more general issue of changing demographics and the role churches will play in the lives of these people.
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In 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau there were more than 48 million
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There were 38 conferences in the US and Puerto Rico involved in some
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General Conference gathering in 2000, the church approved a total of $ 2.8 million intended to assist churches in the UMC to implement the program. By 2002 Annual Conferences reported 75 newly chartered churches and other ministries. Still, according to Rev. Saul Trinidad, the interim
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coordinator of the national plan for the quadrennial 2004-2008, the
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