FAITH and FRICTION

Faith on the Move: Challenging Immigration Boundaries


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In this episode, Mac and The Rev delve into the complex interplay between faith, specifically Christian faith, and

 

immigration policy in the United States. Acknowledging their own biases, they discuss the friction between social

 

justice, compassion, and obedience to legal authority within the Christian perspective. Using biblical references and

 

historical contexts, they challenge listeners to reconsider their views on immigration while emphasizing the

 

overarching principle of love and compassion in making just decisions. The conversation balances the need for

 

order and justice with the imperative of humane and compassionate treatment of immigrants, urging listeners to

 

pause and reflect on their biases and the true teachings of Christ.

 

 

00:00 Introduction and Bias Acknowledgment

 

00:40 Faith and Immigration: A Christian Perspective

 

01:58 Social Justice and Resistance within Christianity

 

04:37 Questioning Authority and Rules

 

09:23 Balancing Compassion and Justice

 

12:02 Immigration and Common Ground

 

18:36 The Immigration Dilemma

 

19:10 Spirituality and Compassion

 

20:18 Mutual Accountability and Grieving

 

24:02 The Role of Fear and Bias

 

25:11 Scriptural Interpretations and Authority

 

26:13 Justice, Love, and Consequences

 

35:02 Concluding Thoughts on Love and Justice

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FAITH and FRICTIONBy Larry McDonald