This is a quiz about Christian attitudes as they apply to the assimilation of Latino families into American society.
Below the fold are excerpts from statements made by three people in response to the Dallas Morning News' question in its weekly "Texas Faith" feature. The question is:
Do religious organizations have a moral responsibility to help assimilate so many Latino families into American society, particularly those who are recent immigrants?
Your task is to guess from these short remarks which respondent most closely echoes the teachings of Jesus Christ. Their identities will be revealed at the bottom. Be sure to answer the poll before informing yourself about the identities.
Respondent 1:
"It is a beautiful thing when churches that claim they are called by God to reach out to those who need some extra help actually practice what they preach."
Respondent 2:
"The duty to help those who want to join our society is particularly important for those who have recently come to America. Those families can only assimilate into a larger society if they are a part of that society."
Respondent 3:
"Israel...has a defined strategy for assimilating immigrants. They have three goals: educational and cultural literacy, financial independence and community...Churches in America should imitate Israel's assimilation strategy..."
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Respondent 1:
Cynthia Rigby, W.C. Brown Professor of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Respondent 2:
Ric Dexter, Men's Division chapter leader, Nichiren Buddhist Soka Gakkai lay organization
Respondent 3:
Jim Denison, theologian-in-residence, Baptist General Convention of Texas, and president, Center for Informed Faith.