Article July 19, 2010 Issue

IN THE NEWS A SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE

Prayer for those on both sides of the border

BY JAN KEELER

I live in Texas. Because this is a border state, deep, heartfelt conflict and rising tension regarding issues of immigration are very evident. It's easy to have compassion for all concerned. There doesn't seem to be an easy solution to this problem. People on both sides of the border need our prayers.

First, a bit of background and a few facts: The state of Arizona recently enacted a law aimed at reducing the large number off illegal immigrants there. It also hopes to reduce the dangers of drug trafficking and violence on the border. There has been a great deal of reaction, both positive and negative.

Americans responding favorably (51 percent) and Arizona voters who approve (70 percent) feel that such actions are necessary to curb the related costs and influx of undocumented workers. Dozens of other state legislatures are writing new laws similar to Arizona's.

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