Ever since the Age of Discovery; Europeans have viewed the New World as a haven for the victims of religious persecution and a dumping ground for social liabilities. Marilyn C. Baseler shows how the New World's role as a refuge for the victims of political; as well as religious and economic; oppression gradually devolved on the thirteen colonies that became the United States.She traces immigration patterns and policies to show how the new American Republic became an "asylum for mankind." Baseler explains how British and colonial officials and landowners lured settlers from rival nations with promises of religious toleration; economic opportunity; and the "rights of Englishmen;" and identifies the liberties; disabilities; and benefits experienced by different immigrant groups. She also explains how the exploitation of slaves; who immigrated from Africa in chains; subsidized the living standards of Europeans who came by choice.American revolutionaries enthusiastically assumed the responsibility for serving as an asylum for the victims of political oppression; according to Baseler; but soon saw the need for a probationary period before granting citizenship to immigrants unexperienced in exercising and safeguarding republican liberty. Revolutionary Americans also tried to discourage the immigration of those who might jeopardize the nation's republican future. Her work defines the historical context for current attempts by municipal; state; and federal governments to abridge the rights of aliens.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thoughtful and theological. Dale Kuehne not only helps us ...By John M. KoesslerThoughtful and theological. Dale Kuehne not only helps us understand the cultural framework for what he calls the iWorld but shows us why it is ultimately bankrupt. Winsome in tone and constructive in its suggestions; this book is one of the most helpful that I've read. I was originally made aware of it by an interview Kuehne did with Ken Myers on Mars Hill Audio ([...]). It would definitely be worth a listen in conjunction with this book.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Christian perspective of sexual relationshipsBy Janette C. BorstFirst half of book is a quite scholarly discussion of classic philosophy; but important as a preface of what is to come. Sexuality discussed from a Christian theological point of view; emphasizing that the sexual act is but one form of expressing human intimacy with another. Book is suitable background reading for youth ministers; parents; to explain this teaching to youth.5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. paradigm shifterBy Joshua D. JonesThis book does expand your paradigms as he address theology; ethics; sex and public policy all in one go. His premise is that our current society is based around individuals wanting to make themselves happy. He proposes a world in which we strive together for healthy relationships.The only idea with which I disagreed; or at least felt was underdeveloped; was his idea about 3G family. He seems to assume the importance of; not just the family; but the whole extended family (aunts; uncles; cousins; etc) as essential for his type of society. This was just a small point but one with which I disagree and felt that he didn't really establish it in a any way.That was just a small point though. I did like the fact that he gave practical ways in which we can pursue policy of these ideas to be implemented.The book is good and can be read by Christians or Infidels alike.
