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Churches gathering against Prop. 200 (AZ)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Edited | Thomas Walker Sep 17, 2004 12:16pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Arizona Republic (Phoenix) |
| News Date | Friday, September 17, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Dozens of denominations and faith groups in the state are joining a growing religious coalition opposed to Proposition 200, the Protect Arizona Now initiative.
On Thursday, Arizona's three Catholic bishops said in a statement that the measure won't solve "the complex immigration problems facing our state" and would "deny basic rights to undocumented immigrants." A proponent of the measure called the bishops' position "immoral."
The bishops joined the Arizona Interfaith Network, an organization of 150 religious groups, in opposing the measure. The Arizona Ecumenical Council, with 20 denominational partners, also is expected to issue a statement opposing the measure.
The informal religious coalition frequently unites around social issues but often breaks down over other issues, such as abortion. On immigration, churches frequently must decide between what they see as obeying the law and serving the needy as called for in the Gospels.
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