The Church and Immigration: What Would Jesus Do?

"For an idea of what Jesus would do about illegal immigration, just read the New Testament. Pretty doubtful he’d be talking about evicting the poor and vulnerable. Of course some might say it’s also doubtful Christ would be considered a Christian today. Maybe a diverse panel of religious and political leaders can help make sense of this puzzlement," says Provocate.org.

A community forum from 7-9 p.m. 26 February in Shelton Auditorium, Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, will focus on Immigration policy in Indiana from a faith perspective.

According to Provocate, panel members invited and confirmed to attend include State Senator Mike Delph (R-Carmel); Allen Taylor, Director of Hoosiers for Secure Borders; Rev. Samuel Ruiz, Lutheran Multicultural Mission, Indianapolis, and Father Tom Fox, O.F.M., Hispanic Ministry, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The panel discussion will be moderated by the Rev. Mmoja Ajabu (pictured), of Light of the World Christian Church, Indianapolis. (Yes, the same Mmoja Ajabu who was once upon a time leader of the Black Panther militia in Indy; how time flies!)

There will be time scheduled for questions and comments from the audience.