Myths and Facts

We face daunting challenges in our efforts to address complex social justice issues ranging from immigration to climate change. With most, we are challenged by myths and seek to find the truth and effective ways to preach that truth. Below are resources that shed a light on some of the common misconceptions that are tied to various social justice issues that we deal with each day.

Global Climate Change
Click here to read a compilation of widely held myths regarding global climate change, which were compiled by the Pew Center and the Sierra Club.

Immigration
"Immigrants are a drain on the economy." "Immigrants don't pay taxes." These are just a few of the popular myths fostered by those supporting unjust legislation affecting undocumented immigrants in the United States. Click here to read about facts and figures regarding immigrantion, which have been posted by Justice for Immigrants. To learn ways to counter myths on immigration, click here.

Many thanks to Sr. Robin Richard, who has offered her myth-busting personal experience of working with immigrants - click here.

Nuclear Weapons
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reports that there are over 23,300 nuclear weapons in the world today posing constant threats. To read seven myths and facts highlighted in ICAN's booklet entitled I Can Imagine a World Without Nuclear Weapons, click here. For additional information on the organization, click here.

Death Penalty
The National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP) has compiled a list of common misconceptions surrounding the death penalty. Click here for more information.