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Prolonging Life The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies regarding Life (5) The only acceptable “quality of life” is “precious.” And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and…

Loving Those with Physical Challenges The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (4) Every life is precious and must be respected. “You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you…

Some Thoughts on Immigration Reform The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (7) Changes in immigration law are needed, and God’s Law can help. “For the LORD your God is a God of gods and Lord…

One Law for All The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (6) Everyone living within the borders must abide by the law of the land. “You shall have the same rule for the sojourner and for…

Plan to Work The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (5) Foreigners who wish to live in this country must be prepared to work. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not…

Happy Thanksgiving! The Problem of Citizenship The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (4) Does everyone who lives here have to belong here? “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do…

Love the Stranger The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (3) The Law of God does not promote preferential treatment of the poor. “For the LORD your God is a God of gods and Lord of…

A Call to Thanksgiving The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (2) What can immigration pressures tell us about our nation? “For the LORD your God is a God of gods and Lord of lords, the…

The Attraction of Justice The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (1) A just society will attract those trapped in injustice. “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in…

Escaping Poverty The Law of God and Public Policy: Responsibility for the Poor (7) A just society encourages the poor to rise above their circumstances. “Hear therefore, O Israel, and do them, that it may go well with you, and…