Larken Rose on Christianity at the Border: Navigating Faith, Immigration, & Government Control
What happens when immigration policies clash with Christian values? Craig sits down with Larken Rose to dissect the complexities of immigration, focusing on the criticisms of past and current policies across administrations, what is novel about Trump’s border approach, and the inconsistencies in how some Christians approach these issues. The conversation challenges listeners to scrutinize their beliefs and the language surrounding immigration.
Key Topics:
- Demonization of Immigrants Under Trump: Larken Rose highlights how Trump's administration has intensified the demonization of immigrants, creating a category of "undesirables." He draws parallels to historical tyrants who gained power by instilling fear of a common enemy.
- Libertarian Inconsistencies: The discussion shifts to Dave Smith, a libertarian figure who supports Trump's immigration policies. Larken criticizes libertarians who abandon their principles on immigration, pointing out the hypocrisy in supporting authoritarian measures while claiming to champion individual liberty.
- Christian Perspectives on Immigration Laws: Christians’ support for harsh immigration policies and "Jesus would follow the law" are examined. Do such stances contradict Jesus' teachings?
- Self-Reflection and Consistency: Larken concludes with a positive note on the power of self-reflection. He suggests that significant positive change could occur if well-intentioned people critically examined their beliefs for inconsistencies, rather than trying to change the minds of those with opposing views.
Notable Quotes:
"Obama and going back forever the immigration thuggery…it's not at all new. Trump didn't invent that. But what we're seeing a lot more of right now is the demonization of a whole category of people, those ‘illegals’." - Larken Rose
"One of the first things where it really dawned on me that maybe I was thinking about this differently is the fact that we're calling a person “illegal” because they crossed a border that was created by corrupt elitist." - Craig Harguess
Join Craig and Larken as they navigate these topics, and reflect on liberty, ownership, and the state control and power that can be seized amid public outrage. In the full episode, you’ll find a thought-provoking discussion that questions the status quo at the intersection of faith and immigration.
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🏁Starting Points and Key Moments:
(0:22) Immigration and Morality
- Larken Rose returns as a guest to tackle this contentious issue.
- Past episodes with Larken Rose:
(0:51) The Current Immigration Crisis
(2:52) The "Undesirables" Narrative
(5:57) Christian Perspectives on Immigration
(10:14) Trump and Authoritarian Rhetoric
(14:42) Humor as Resistance
(18:21) Biblical Insights on Authority
(21:07) Libertarian Views on Immigration
(24:29) Fear as a Political Tool
(29:23) Language and Labels
(38:46) Jesus and Legal Compliance
(54:45) The "Do You Lock Your Doors?" Argument
(59:59) The Mirror Project
(1:02:57) Closing Thoughts and Resources
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