HOSPITALITY IN A TIME OF MIGRATION
REFLECTING ON RACISM AND POVERTY
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HOSPITALITY, TIME OF MIGRATIONAbstract
Migration is racialized, especially when documentations made it more difficult for some to move. Asians were selectively discriminated against through passports. It is also difficult on the poor who may not afford travel documents. In similar manner, early Christianity formed by distinguishing itself from other religions through ethnic and racial markers. These markers are a natural part of every person which automatically make religion as well as ethnicity and race, an essential part of humanity. The second part of the article examines the practice of hospitality within Christianity. Hospitality is an important teaching in Scripture which emphasizes the welcoming of all people and especially the poor. The practice of a Christian hospitality will make better the situation of racism and poverty in the migration process.
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