Chuck Colson, a leading thinker about the role of Christianity in the public square and a highly influential evangelical has championed RSC Chairman Mike Pence’s immigration reform proposal. In his daily Breakpoint commentary Colson writes:

While getting agreement is hard to imagine, the basis for a good compromise exists. It addresses the important issue of border security while also offering a humane way of dealing with illegal immigrants already living in the United States. It even has a role for Christians who, after all, are commanded to care for the strangers in our midst.

The author of this compromise is Representative Mike Pence (R) of Indiana. I have known Pence for several years and regard him as one of the brightest young stars in the House. He is a serious Christian who is committed to integrating faith and public service.

Is this a big deal? Certainly…at least among the evangelical community.

I know of no other evangelical leader who is as articulate, thoughtful and persuasive as Colson is when it comes to talking about faith and politics. His daily Breakpoint commentaries are listened to and read by legions of evangelicals who are politically aware and looking for direction in their thinking about current events.

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