Refugees are people who are powerless to return to their own country because of persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or a political entity. The Bible is very clear with respect to how we should respond to those who are unfortunate enough to be displaced or who are foreigners in our midst. They must be welcomed, given food, clothing, and cared for with love and compassion as stated in Deuteronomy