Episcopal Church's Decision to End Partnership with U.S. Government Over Refugee Resettlement

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Episcopal Church ends partnership with U.S. government over refusal to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa, citing moral opposition. This decision is rooted in the church's commitment to racial justice and reconciliation. The Trump administration has otherwise frozen the refugee program, with Afrikaners being among the few granted entry.

Key Points

  • Episcopal Church terminates partnership with U.S. government over refugee resettlement
  • Decision rooted in moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa
  • Church continues to support immigrants and refugees through other means
  • Trump administration has frozen refugee program, with Afrikaners being among the few granted entry

Pros

  • Commitment to racial justice and reconciliation
  • Historical ties with Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Cons

  • Refusal to resettle white Afrikaners classified as refugees by the U.S. government