Evangelicals want amnesty for illegal aliens?

This article gives the impression that evangelical Christians are lobbying congress hard for the passage of “immigration reform” with amnesty and citizenship for existing illegals as its central plank.

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Is anyone else surprised by this?  Here’s my perspective:  If we abolish all the “free giveaway” and “safety net” programs, and people have to make it on their own (as it was originally), then we should open our doors to anyone who wants to be here.  However, if, as is currently the case, the government is lavishing welfare benefits of every kind on the many at the expense of the few, I do not want any more takers to come into our country and receive free education, free medical services, EBT cards, etc., etc. at my expense!  Enough already!