Does SBC understand the word Illegal?

Does the Southern Baptist Convention understand the laws of this land?  Illegal is defined as: “forbidden by law” and in this case someone who has entered our country illegally. We have laws on this subject that are being ignored, and if they were not being broken, there would be no reason to endorse a legal status for illegal immigrants.  So some might come to this conclusion; that The Southern Baptist Convention supports the breaking of laws they do not like or that they are no different than politicians, they do whatever, to earn the praises of men.  We either are people who keep the laws of the land, or we are a mob that has an agenda.  It leaves this writer wondering if the people leading this Convention are in step with the Manufacture’s handbook.  The grace of God is always extended, but it comes after confession, and repentance, that is not the actions I’ve seen from the majority of illegal immigrants who have no regard for the laws of the United States of America.  They have no desire to assimilate into our culture; in fact most want to hold to their native language and customs.  They are lawbreakers, our jails are full of them, our schools are full of them, and they are a drain on the public funds.  Saying all of that as a follower of Christ, we should always treat them with respect, we should always share the good news of the gospel but to encourage law breakers is wrong, and I believe the SBC has by it actions entered into wrong, no matter what spin they try to put on it.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice

"Also during their annual gathering, SBC "messengers" passed a resolution advocating a path to legal status for illegal immigrants. The resolution was passed on Wednesday at the annual meeting of the nation's largest protestant denomination in Phoenix. It also calls on Southern Baptists to reject bigotry and to minister to all people, regardless of immigration status."