My problem with churches harboring illegal immigrants is because it is unscriptural. The Bible tells us to honor the laws and government we may find ourselves subject to....whether the rulers are just or unjust....we still must abide by the law.
Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
We have ways of changing laws that we feel may be unjust in this country. If the catholics or lutherans wants to change the laws..they have every right to petition the government to do so. But to blatantly stand up and defy the law that is in place will bring judgment upon them.
God never honors rebellion.
The U.S.A. was created by rebellion. I've always had a problem understanding this. Does this mean people shouldn't rebel against a dictatorial government? I dunno... I still don't like what these churches are doing. We have got to get our borders under control, and get these illegal immigrants out.
I don't suppose you ran this gem past George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samual Adams, John Jay, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, etc etc? Hint, they all thought a little rebellion was ok with God.