Leaders of religious groups are mobilizing support for unaccompanied migrant children from Central American who crossed the U.S. border.

The religious leaders said that to push back the migrant children who tried to flee from their countries' violence is "un-American." and that they deserve acceptance and embrace.

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Since the influx of children from Central America, residents mobilized protest actions in the past weeks to prevent the entry of more migrants into the U.S. Iowa's Gov. Terry E. Branstad, at one point, said the migrants are not welcome in his state because he "cannot accept every child in the world who has problems."

The residents' reactions and Branstad's declaration prompted Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Roman Catholic archbishop of New York, to write a blog and called the local response to migrant children "inhumane."

Similarly, other religious and faith-based organizations have been mobilizing to address the border crisis.

A prayer vigil has been held at the United Methodist Church by clergy members in Des Moines reflecting their urge in making room for these children.

According to Russel Moore, president of Ethics and Religious Liberty, the issue is not a simple political crisis, but is a moral one. He stressed that the migrant children are persons who should be responded with compassion and help.

A coalition of evangelical organizations had sent a letter to the Congress declaring their opposition in expediting the deportation of the migrants.

Christian Church, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church, the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ had prepared their letter expressing their support for the children.

Meanwhile, Republicans rejected Democrats call for US$2.7 billion-worth of funds that will be used for the migrants. U.S. President Barack Obama said he will stay on the ground and is open to changes.

The migrants have been receiving food, shelter, and legal services from various religious groups.

Hygiene and nutrition packets have been provided by the Episcopal Church and the Catholic Charities had opened along the border seven "welcome centers."

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