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Bill King: What a slaver turned abolitionist can teach us about immigration | Opinion

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2026-04-08
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Houston Chronicle
Summary
The life of John Newton, a former slave ship captain who later became an abolitionist, illustrates how moral awareness can develop gradually despite earlier contradictions.

The author uses this example to reflect on modern immigration policy, highlighting the tension between biblical teachings—such as treating foreigners with fairness and compassion—and the realities of enforcement and social pressures. While legitimate concerns about crime and public resources exist, harsh or dehumanizing treatment of immigrants risks moral blindness.

The article argues that the current immigration system is deeply flawed and politicized, and calls for reform guided by ethical and faith-based values rather than fear or inconsistency.
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