When the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security publicly confuses refugees and asylum seekers, two legally distinct categories in U.S. and international law, it's more than a small mistake.

Words matter here, and when the person responsible for overseeing refugee admissions and asylum processing doesn't communicate clearly, it's no wonder the rest of the country isn’t clear on the facts. Treating refugees and asylees as interchangeable leads to policies that are sloppy at best and harmful at worst.

Tune in today to learn why precision in language creates humanity, while sewing confusion creates fear and division. We discuss how current policies like the historically low refugee ceiling and Project PARRIS are affecting real families, and you'll discover how these policies totally ignore what the Bible says about welcoming the stranger and how scripture frames justice as attentiveness to the vulnerable.

*Note: While Project Parris remains ongoing, a recent court ruling (1/28) now prohibits ICE from arresting or detaining refugees during the re-vetting process discussed in this episode.

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