Faith
Uphold Law Without Sacrificing Human Dignity
Faith Facts
- Scripture calls us to treat foreigners with kindness and dignity (Exodus 22:21).
- Recent ICE actions in Minnesota and Chicago have drawn bipartisan criticism for excessive force and disrespect.
- Christians are called to support justice and accountability in all government actions.
Christians have always valued upholding the law, but this commitment must never override our call to defend human dignity as commanded in Scripture. Reports of ICE’s recent actions—including the deaths of two citizens and widespread accounts of mistreatment—deeply concern the faith community and cannot be ignored.
“You must not mistreat or oppress foreigners in any way. Remember, you yourselves were once foreigners in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 22:21)
Bipartisan voices, including leaders like Chris Madel and Senator Rand Paul, have publicly condemned these aggressive tactics, echoing the outcry of local law enforcement and thousands of ordinary citizens. Such a broad response shows the importance of holding government accountable to laws and moral principles.
The principle of loving our neighbor is central to the Christian life. Faith-based refugee organizations, like World Relief, have pleaded for compassion and justice for those targeted. We cannot compromise on our beliefs in the dignity of every human being, nor allow inhumane treatment to become the status quo.
“We can uphold the law and uphold human dignity. We have before. We have to again.”
Our nation cannot trade freedom for fear nor abandon biblical values. As patriots and believers, we are tasked with ensuring both security and justice—demanding accountability while showing Christ’s love to all.