I don't get to highlight my agreement with Christians in Mississippi very often, so why not take advantage of one such opportunity? According to the
Clarion-Ledger leaders from four Christian denominations in our state are asking legislators to reject the immigration bill (Senate Bill 2179) modeled after the "papers please"
law in Arizona. I agree completely. The rest of the country already regards Mississippi as a hotbed of intolerance. This law is the last thing we need.
In an open letter to legislators and Gov. Haley Barbour, the bishops said the U.S. immigration system is "broken and outdated," but should be reformed by the federal government, not by states.
I couldn't help noticing that the Southern Baptists are not among the denominations opposing this bill. Since it seems like they run this state, that is not particularly encouraging. Still, it is nice to see an issue on which I can agree with some of my Christian neighbors.
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