In Spite Of Bishops’ Diatribes, Deportation Is Not a Sin

When liberals tire of calling ICE supporters Nazis, they attempt to argue from a biblical standpoint, suggesting that it is a sin to support immigration enforcement. They often cite Leviticus 19:33–34: “And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.”

The King James Version uses the word “stranger” to refer to foreigners, immigrants, or non-citizens living among the Israelites. The Bible is remarkably consistent on this point, repeatedly reminding the Israelites to be kind because they themselves were once foreigners in Egypt. From this, critics argue that supporting the deportation of illegal aliens is sinful.

Illegal aliens have been given the option by the Trump administration to self-deport. If they choose that option, they receive a cash payment and a free plane ticket. Since the majority know they are in the country illegally, failing to depart means they are knowingly breaking the law. The Bible teaches that as foreigners, we are to respect the laws of the country in which we live.

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