A prominent group of Indiana-based Christians is speaking out against Governor Pence's refusal to admit Syrian refugees to the state.
Christian Church of the Disciples of Christ spokesperson Cherilyn Willams says the church’s opposition to the Governor's move isn't based on politics or ideology.
“We’re very disappointed in the attitude of fear that seems to be prevalent,” Williams says. “Knowing that these folks have been vetted, they are our brothers and sisters as God’s children and it feels like we’re not being very welcoming.”
Williams says her calling as a Christian means advocating for compassion. She says the state should be welcoming if leaders want to assert they’re holding up Christian values.
“I would prefer not to be labeled, but I do think that my faith story and my understanding of our call as Christians is to be loving, compassionate and welcoming,” Williams says. “And for me, that is how I prefer to view the world.”
The Disciples of Christ also took a strong stance against the Governor's advocacy of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
