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Faith Leaders Connect Christmas Story to Immigration Struggles

12/24/2025

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Faith Leaders Advocate

Religious leaders in the United States link the Christmas narrative to contemporary immigration issues.
In Gorham, Maine, a church service featured a letter from an ICE detainee about family separation.
Congregations compare the Holy Family's flight to Egypt with modern immigrants' struggles.
Pastors use scripture to advocate compassion and justice, signaling a growing faith-based social justice movement this season.

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Zack Ward Spreads Cheer

Zack Ward, known for portraying Scut Farkus, partnered with Metropolis Popcorn to release a gingerbread-flavored popcorn, with proceeds going to a charity in Ohio.
Ward reflects on his childhood, saying poverty shaped his Christmas experiences and led him to initially dislike the holiday.
He now uses his platform to spread cheer and encourage resilience among children facing bullying.
Ward emphasizes that children should stand up for themselves.

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Faith Leaders Advocate

Religious leaders in the United States link the Christmas narrative to contemporary immigration issues.
In Gorham, Maine, a church service featured a letter from an ICE detainee about family separation.
Congregations compare the Holy Family's flight to Egypt with modern immigrants' struggles.
Pastors use scripture to advocate compassion and justice, signaling a growing faith-based social justice movement this season.

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