God's Resistance chronicles the work of faith-based activists who have mobilized to counter the effects of mass detention and deportation. Focusing on Southern California, home to a large, undocumented population, the authors examine which strategies have been most effective, as well as the obstacles that faith presents to effective organizing. In-depth interviews with over forty activists, leaders of congregations, lay participants, and immigrants allow us to hear firsthand the challenges and triumphs of this work. The authors show how faith-based organizations have a distinctive set of advantages to leverage in social movements that are often overlooked and underappreciated by secular activist organizations, but they also face particular challenges that can hinder their effectiveness. The volume offers insights into how these advantages can be maximized and how the obstacles can be overcome. The powerful testimony from asylum seekers and detained immigrants found in these pages, along with the concrete examples of effective strategies, are indispensable for anyone invested in the fight to recognize the humanity of one of the nation's most vulnerable populations.
- ISBN:
- 9781479816422
- 9781479816422
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Category:
- Religious institutions & organizations
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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21-11-2023
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- New York University Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 227x173x13.03mm
- Weight:
- 0.31kg
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