Local Faith Groups Respond to Travel Ban and Immigration Issues

Published March 15, 2017 at 5:00 AM EDT

Pope Francis shakes hands with then Speaker of the House John Boehner during a speech before Congress in 2015. During his address, he implored Congress to embrace immigrants and refugees who come to the U.S.

For many, hot button issues such as Trump's travel ban, undocumented immigration and refugee resettlement are not just matters of politics, they are a matters of faith. We talk to faith leaders in the Columbus community.

Guests:

Horsed Noah, Director, Somali Islamic Centers of Ohio
Reverend Dr. Tim Ahrens, First Congregational Church
Pastor Rich Nathan, Vineyard Columbus

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