Radically Christian Immigration and Ordering Our Love for Neighbors
This episode of the Radically Christian Bible Study Podcast tackles the emotionally charged issue of immigration from a Christian perspective. Wes McAdams is joined by Marco Arroyo, who shares deeply personal stories from his family’s immigration background. They discuss how complicated immigration really is, emphasizing that it’s not just a policy issue but a deeply human one involving real people and real suffering.
They explore the idea of "ordered love" (ordo amoris), a theological concept popularized by Augustine. They push back against how some Christians misuse it to justify prioritizing loyalty to country over love for neighbor. Instead, they stress that Christians must love those whom God places in their path—including immigrants—out of a primary love for God. They argue that loving one's family or nation should never become an excuse for ignoring the suffering of others right in front of us.
Marco Arroyo is the preaching minister at the Seagoville Church of Christ in southeast Dallas County and the host of the In Between Sundays YouTube channel and podcast. His work focuses on cultural commentary, theological discussion, and engaging dialogues with other believers about modern faith challenges.
Links and Resources:
* In Between Sundays YouTube Channel
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