Asylum-seeking, migration and church

Description:

This book outlines ways in which churches are currently supporting asylum seekers, encouraging closer engagement with people seen as 'other' and more thoughtful responses to newcomers. Creatively exploring biblical and theological traditions surrounding the 'stranger', Snyder argues that as well as practising a vision of inclusive community churches would do well to engage with established population fears. Trends in global migration and the dynamics of fear and hostility surrounding immigration are critically and creatively explored throughout the book. Inviting more complex, nuanced responses to asylum seekers and immigrants, this book offers invaluable insights to those interested in Christian ethics, practical theology, social work, mission and faith and social action, as well as those working in the field of migration.

subjects: Emigration and immigration,  Church work with refugees,  Right of Asylum,  Church work with immigrants,  Christianity,  Attityder till,  Invandrare,  Flyktingar,  Församlingsarbete,  Kyrkan och sociala problem,  Social problems,  Religious aspects,  RELIGION,  Christian Life,  Social Issues,  General