1819 News: The Podcast Immigration Without Assimilation Is Invasion | A Biblical Perspective with Pastor Rich Lusk
Dec 31, 2025
Pastor Rich Lusk, a Reformed theologian and pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church, delves into the complex issue of immigration from a biblical perspective. He discusses how mass immigration may be misconstrued as charity while undermining national identity and cultural order. Lusk critiques the role of progressive influences in evangelical churches, revealing how language and compassion are weaponized against traditional views. He emphasizes the need for biblical frameworks in immigration policy and warns against the dangers of unvetted influxes reshaping electorates.
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Coordinated Influence On Evangelicalism
- Progressive organizations have funneled money to influence evangelical churches on immigration and other cultural issues.
- This effort aims to subvert the church’s resistance to leftward cultural change, Pastor Rich Lusk says.
Toxic Empathy Shifts Moral Judgement
- 'Toxic empathy' weaponizes Christian kindness to shift convictions on issues like immigration.
- Law and moral clarity must accompany love, or compassion becomes enabling, Pastor Rich Lusk warns.
Magistrates Are Civil Fathers
- Civil rulers are likened to fathers and must prioritize their own citizens' welfare.
- Prioritizing non-citizens over citizens is a dereliction of duty and harms local communities, Pastor Rich Lusk says.
