“Undocumented Immigrants – The Myths Behind Anti-Immigration” By Rev. vӑnThanh Nguyễn, SVD Rev. Nguyễn presents his next installment on What Does the Bible Say About Strangers, Migrants, and Refugees. Rev. Nguyễn explains the differences of the labels: – Resident Alien – one who is foreign born and has legally obtained the right to live in nation. – Illegal Alien – one who has crossed the border without proper documentation or has overstayed in the nation after their VISA has expired. He further explains the two main points of the immigration debate are cause for immigration reform: – The deportation of illegal immigrants and – Those advocating for borders National Sovereignty is the heart of this debate. United States Bishops and Mexico Bishops have worked together to teach that we should be “Strangers No Longer” (2003) and Pope Francis calls for a humanitarian approach. Rev. Nguyễn speaks directly towards understanding the stereotypes and myths that are causing xenophobic attitudes and uses scripture that directly calls us to hospitality, mercy and love of our neighbors. “The life of the immigrant is vulnerable”, he says, “Everyone is responsible to uphold the sacred directive of the ethical mandate.” We are made in the image and likeness of God, are you willing to challenge the perspective and practice charity beyond the daily norms? Come and learn more on how scripture calls us to action.