The Sword & The Trowel TS&TT: Thinking Pastorally about Minneapolis, ICE, and Current Politics
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Feb 5, 2026 A discussion of recent unrest in Minneapolis and why church leaders cannot ignore its pastoral implications. A look at immigration policy, ICE operations, and how politics shape community tensions. Practical talk about church safety, de-escalation, and preparing congregations for protests. Reflections on nationhood, assimilation, and how cultural shifts affect church life.
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Deep State And Widespread Corruption
- A ‘deep state’ and widespread corruption exist across levels of government, affecting public trust.
- Recent investigations are revealing systemic financial and political corruption.
Both Parties Back High Immigration
- Both parties have incentives for high immigration: Democrats for voters, Republicans for cheap labor.
- Mass immigration therefore became a bipartisan policy failure with cultural consequences.
Handle Immigration With Nuance
- Balance compassion with lawful immigration policy and practical pathways to legal status.
- Recognize complexity and avoid simplistic “get rid of everyone” solutions.
