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Texas Capital Uses Taxpayer Dollars to Screen Film Equating Jesus with Illegal Immigration
Faith Facts
- Austin city officials are using public funds to screen a controversial documentary titled ‘Jesus Was a Migrant’ that conflates biblical narratives with illegal immigration policy
- The event will feature panelists from CAIR, an Islamic organization that Texas has designated as a terrorist group
- The screening represents another example of how left-leaning city governments misuse taxpayer resources to push progressive religious and political agendas contrary to state values
Austin city officials have announced plans to use public funding to screen a controversial documentary that inappropriately links Jesus Christ with modern illegal immigration debates. The film, titled “Jesus Was a Migrant,” is scheduled to be shown later this month at taxpayer expense.
The screening will feature a panel discussion including speakers from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), an organization that the state of Texas has officially designated as a terrorist group. The decision to provide a platform for CAIR representatives using public funds has raised serious concerns among Christian conservatives and state officials.
This event represents the latest example of how progressive city governments in Texas continue to operate at odds with the values of the state’s conservative majority. Austin, known for its left-leaning politics, has long been at odds with state leadership on issues ranging from public safety to immigration enforcement.
The documentary’s premise conflates the biblical account of the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt with contemporary debates over border security and immigration law. Christian scholars have consistently noted that Jesus’ family fled lawfully as refugees from persecution, not as illegal border crossers defying national sovereignty—a crucial distinction the film apparently glosses over.
Texas has taken a firm stance against CAIR, recognizing the organization’s documented ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. The state’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist organization makes the city’s decision to feature CAIR speakers at a publicly funded event all the more troubling.
Many Christian conservatives view this screening as an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars to advance a political agenda that misrepresents Christian teachings while providing a platform for an organization with known extremist connections. The event also raises questions about the separation of church and state, given that city officials are promoting specific religious interpretations using public resources.
The timing of this event comes as Texas continues to grapple with border security challenges and as Austin’s progressive policies remain a frequent source of tension with state leadership. Governor Greg Abbott and the Republican-controlled legislature have repeatedly had to intervene to protect Texas values from Austin’s left-wing city council.
Traditional Christian teaching emphasizes the importance of both compassion and the rule of law. While believers are called to care for strangers and the vulnerable, Scripture also affirms the legitimate authority of governments to establish and enforce borders, as outlined in Romans 13.
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Faith Facts
- Pastor Rob Ketterling addressed the Somali gang problem in Minnesota following a gang-related shooting at Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming game.
- The shooting on October 2 left two teenagers wounded outside Aerie Stadium, prompting calls for Christian involvement in addressing the crisis.
- Ketterling framed the issue as a case of ‘compassion without a standard’ in state settlement policies.
A day after a gang-related shooting disrupted Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming football game in Minnesota on Oct. 2, leaving two teenagers wounded in the parking lot outside Aerie Stadium, megachurch Pastor Rob Ketterling called on Christians to help fix the state’s “Somali gang problem,” which he later blamed on “compassion without a standard.”
“We have to have compassion, but we also have to have a standard,” Ketterling told his congregation. “When you have compassion without a standard, you get chaos.”
The pastor’s comments came amid growing concerns from Minnesota residents about rising gang activity linked to Somali communities in the state. Many families who settled in Minnesota under refugee programs have struggled with integration, leading to the formation of criminal networks that now threaten public safety in suburban areas.
“This is not about race,” Ketterling emphasized. “This is about culture, values, and the rule of law.”
Local law enforcement officials have reported an increase in violent incidents involving Somali gangs, particularly in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Eden Prairie shooting marks the latest in a string of public safety concerns that have prompted questions about the effectiveness of federal and state refugee resettlement policies.
“We welcome people who want to embrace American values and contribute to our communities,” Ketterling said. “But when policies prioritize numbers over proper vetting and assimilation standards, we endanger our own citizens.”
The pastor urged his congregation and fellow believers across Minnesota to pray for wisdom and to engage constructively in finding solutions that balance compassion with accountability. Many Christian leaders in the state have echoed similar concerns about the long-term impact of unchecked immigration policies on traditional American communities.
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Faith Facts
- Human dignity flows from being made in the image of God, and every life deserves protection and justice.
- Scripture commands believers to defend the vulnerable and pursue righteousness in public life.
- Strong families and moral communities are essential safeguards against the evils that destroy lives.
Philadelphia police and FBI agents have uncovered human bones in the backyard of a residence once occupied by a man accused of producing pornography and linked to the disappearance of multiple women.
Search teams continue to comb the property for additional evidence connected to at least seven missing persons cases.
“We are treating this location as an active crime scene and will follow every lead,” a department spokesperson stated.
Neighbors expressed shock that such a site could exist in their community and called for swift justice.
“This kind of darkness has no place among families,” one longtime resident said.
City officials have pledged full cooperation with federal investigators as the probe expands.
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Faith Facts
- White Evangelical Protestants remain the only religious group where a majority continues to approve of President Donald Trump.
- Support for President Trump among White Evangelicals has dropped 20 percentage points since earlier in his presidency.
- Most other religious groups in the United States now favor Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals a clear divide among American faith communities ahead of the midterm elections. White Evangelical Protestants stand out as the sole religious group maintaining majority support for President Donald Trump.
The survey shows that while this core constituency continues to back Republican candidates, their enthusiasm has cooled compared to previous years. President Trump’s approval among White Evangelicals has declined by 20 points from its earlier peak.
Other religious demographics show a different pattern. Most non-evangelical groups lean toward Democratic candidates, creating a widening gap between traditional faith communities and the broader electorate.
“White Evangelical Protestants are the only religious group in which most approve of President Donald Trump,” the Pew survey finds.
The findings highlight how faith and politics continue to intersect in American elections. White Evangelicals remain a reliable voting bloc for conservative candidates despite the measurable decline in support.
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