Alabama Churches Fighting for Repeal of Immigration Law
Published by Ruby Hawk on July 31, 2011 in USA & Canada-
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Alabama Churches during the civil rights movement in the 1960s sat back and did nothing to help the cause. In fact Klansman sat in church with only their hoods removed and were some of the most religious leaders of the churches. They were preachers, Sunday school teachers and deacons. Today, it seems they have seen the error of their ways and are willing to be seen and heard in working to repeal the illegal immigration law.
In Birmingham, Alabama many churches didn’t join the fight to end the Jim Crow laws and racial segregation during the civil rights struggle of the 1960s. Ku Klux Klan church member took off their hoods that represented them as Klansman and sat in the pews with other church members. Many black churches were hesitant to get involved in the civil right movement in Alabama in fear of these same Klansman. And with good reason, black and white sympathizers alike were beaten and murdered by these church members who stood up with their religious testimonies on Sunday, and went out during the week to murder, burn crosses and swear in new members at Klan meetings. It was a time when everyone was scared.
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Now, Alabama seems to be stepping up to the plate by leading opposition to the nations most restrictive law against illegal immigration. It seems they are trying to make up for mistakes of the past. Chris H. Doss an ordained Southern Baptist says, “I think what happened in the 60s may be a stimulus for the action you have seen these churches taking on this immigration law.” Pastor of the Methodist church which segregationist police commissioner. Eugene “Bull” Conner once attended said, There are all sorts of reasons Alabama Christians oppose this law. Making amends for the past inactions of religious groups is among them.
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Alabama churches being in the middle of the bible belt can be expected to have a great influence on the decision of the courts and politicians. The Hispanic population is more than happy to have the churches aligned with them. They hope the churches opposition to the immigration law will lead to a repeal, which Republican Gov. Bently, a Southern Baptist Deacon and Sunday school teacher has already signed. A federal law suit has been filed by two ministers from Montgomery and hundreds of church members have attended prayer rallies to pray for a repeal. They expect the faith and prayers of Christian churches will be answered.
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an interesting development
Interesting topic. Something new to me.
Awesome article It’s about time! The terrible events at the hands of the Klan’s is still a black mark upon our American History. This will be an interesting development for sure.
a very informative article
African Americans were United States Citizens with second class citizen status, and the fight for their civil rights was an important part of American developement.
Illegal aliens aren’t American citizens, so they actually have no rights to defend.
Interesting share.
good share
Well done..
a very good article Ruby
Frank
Interesting article.
Jeez Ruby, it looks like you are infested with spammers.
How did it get like this?
This is really interesting. It is a shame what people went through in the 60s. I hope everything works out. Thanks for sharing.
It’s good when we learn from our mistakes.
I do not understand the laws entirely but know one thing… no whitey got to America without having a relative immigrate at some point.
Hey, Brenda, you should’ve shut your hideous yap after spouting your admitted ignorance on immigration law.
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Illegal Mexicans have no rights in this USA. That is why there called Illegals. It’s a little funny, Ministers Pastors and the church, don’t really have to worry about jobs, they don’t have to worrie about there jobs being taken away from the Illegals. What about my civil rights that are being trash by the illegals, the people who welcome them here. You call anyone who doesn’t believe in your cause a Hispanic ignorance bigot. I’m happy with the ones who work for there right to be here, who did it the legal way. My grandparents and father did it the legal way, My father fought in WWII. After years of hard work they earned there right to say I’m American. The Mexicans that steal what we have the illegals, send what money home so that they can bring others of there family over here. You church’s you are not fighting a honor war, your stealing the rights away from true Americans. Real Mexican Americans your countrymen are stealing your rights away, there stealing my rights away as well. You should be mad, what you work so hard for will be for nothing, if your getting paid lets say$16.00 per hour, they will cut your wage, to $8.00. If you don’t like it then all they have to do is hire someone from your country for allot less. Not just you your wife, your other family members, what about your friends. 30 million illegals to choose from, who will lose the most from this all real Americans and who will they blame, you because you let them. You didn’t stand up against the illegals, because your letting them. Any group that said let the illegals stay are not Americans, they don’t really care about America. If you are part of that group, your not a real American. I’m for America not illegals. And you don’t like it your a bigot.
Roll out the world of no borders and equal rights to all humans is what I say cheers for this very thought provoking read Ruby
Isn’t what makes America so great a place the fact it welcomes immigration and integration?
It is important to realize that everyone is human and religious systems should help each other rather than encouraging separatist attitudes.
They are here illegal so they have no rights.It is a felony for somebody to be in this country illegal.These church’s are fighting for the rights of criminals.In general Mexicans are overwhelmingly catholic.So the more Mexicans in their church’s the more money the church’s take in.These so called churches are not worshiping God anymore they are praying at the alter of the almighty dollar.With unemployment hoovering around 9% do we really need more people coming in this country when jobs are scarce?
First, the civil rights movement has absolutely NOTHING to do with the ILLEGAL INVASION of today. For the author to link them is utter nonsense.
The southern states (to include the author\\\’s state of GA) is OVERRUN with illegals, especially those from Mexico. They have taken ALL the construction jobs. I know this for a fact because I\\\’ve hired the laid-off construction workers living at the mission. You will not see an American at ANY of the local construction sites.
Furthermore, these ILLEGALS are generally paid under the table, thereby paying no state or federal taxes, which has depleted the coffers of the states which are required to pay them SSI from OUR social security funds (into which they\\\’ve never paid ONE DIME, and which Congress consistently tries to reduce or remove from seniors who\\\’ve paid into that fund ALL THEIR LIVES. Their children get a FREE public education, HUD housing, food stamps, medicaid, instate tuition although they are ILLEGALLY in the U.S, free hospitalization, free LEGAL DEFENSE, free births plus diaper & milk monthly stipends, 30% of prisoners are ILLEGALS.
All of this while they rape children (over 1 million women and children total), murder over 9,000 Americans per year, form criminal gangs with impunity, sell drugs, and drive drunk on our highways killing even more Americans. Our courts, highways, schools, prisons, and hospital emergency rooms are crowded with them.
So if you bible-toting do-gooders want to help somebody, why don\\\’t you help the hungry children right here in the U.S.A. whose families don\\\’t get all these FREE BENEFITS. YOU MAKE ME SICK!
By the way, I called Gov Bentley\\\\\\\’s office to ascertain whether he indeed signed a petition to retract the immigration bill. They denied he had signed the petition. I intend to forward your article to everyone I know in Alabama. I don\\\\\\\’t think they will be happy to read this. If you want to welcome all our illegals to Georgia, BE MY GUEST. Just know that they are costing TAXPAYERS $385 BILLION PER YEAR.
Google the study: THE DARK SIDE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
What a bunch of BS. Churches are made of citizens and the citizens of Alabama SUPPORT the laws!!!!!
In addition, seems some folks seem to take great pride in keeping the race hate going. The law is not a matter of race. Don’t matter what race they are, they broke the law. We hold people accountable that aid bank robbers don’t we???????
Great article well written