They are condemning him.
A group of over 100 Christian pastors and social justice advocates have signed an open letter condemning the Trump administration’s cuts to welfare programs, foreign aid, and the large-scale deportation of undocumented immigrants. The letter, titled “Returning to Jesus: Practicing Lent in Our Time,” emerged from meetings among faith leaders and was organized by the Center on Faith and Justice at Georgetown University, led by Jim Wallis. Though the letter does not mention President Trump by name, it criticizes the administration’s efforts to cut foreign aid and anti-poverty initiatives, calling these issues critical to the Christian faith.
The letter focuses on the Lenten season, a time for reflection and spiritual preparation, using this period to highlight the current political climate. The signatories emphasize that reducing aid to vulnerable populations while benefiting the wealthy is morally unacceptable. They urge elected officials to oppose cuts to healthcare programs like Medicaid and food assistance efforts such as SNAP and WIC, which help the nation’s most disadvantaged citizens.
Drawing from biblical passages, particularly Matthew 25, the letter stresses that Christians must care for the hungry, poor, and marginalized, as these actions reflect Jesus’ teachings. The document also calls for the protection of lifesaving international aid that helps prevent hunger and supports the health of vulnerable populations. It encourages Christians to examine their faith-based commitments in light of the political actions affecting those in need.
Signatories include prominent Christian leaders such as Shane Claiborne, Teresa Hord Owens, and Bishop Claude Alexander, among others. While the letter has received support from progressive religious figures, it has also faced criticism from conservative groups, such as David Closson from the Family Research Council. Closson argues that the letter frames political issues through a progressive lens and misrepresents the Trump administration’s policies. Despite differing opinions, the letter calls for a renewed focus on Christian teachings of compassion, justice, and care for the vulnerable.
Have these ‘christians’ ever actually read their Bible or our laws? This is not a democracy, we are a republic of laws. God made boundaries, He made laws. Yeshua didn’t stop these things. He put the law on our hearts. Finding homes to illegals is human trafficking and against the law. To use your faith to break laws is abhorrent. Illegal aliens are criminals and should self-deport or be deported. How dare you take our tax money to break the law!