Undocumented Prudent Immigrants: De-Centering Romans 13 and Rule of Law in Immigration Ethics

Romans 13:1-7, which commands subjection to governing authorities, can be given too much weight in the moral analysis of undocumented immigrants. This article considers Romans 13 in the broader context of Romans and of the biblical canon to show biblical reasons for permitting civil disobedience tow...

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Main Author: Butner, D. Glenn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2023
In: Studies in Christian ethics
Year: 2023, Volume: 36, Issue: 1, Pages: 62-83
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
NCC Social ethics
NCD Political ethics
Further subjects:B Prudence
B Romans 13
B Civil Disobedience
B Immigration
B Emigration
B Rule of law
B UNDOCUMENTED immigrants
B Christian Ethics
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