

How the Book of Revelation Shapes US Immigration Policy
11 snips Nov 18, 2024
Dr. Yi-Jan Lin, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School and author of 'Immigration and Apocalypse,' discusses how biblical imagery shapes U.S. immigration policy. She explores the metaphor of America as a 'shining city on a hill' and its roots in exclusionary practices, such as the Border Patrol's formation. The conversation highlights troubling themes from the Book of Revelation, connecting them to contemporary political rhetoric. Lin challenges listeners to reconsider the implications of these narratives on marginalized communities.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
New Jerusalem: Immigration and Identity in America
02:16 • 12min
The New Jerusalem: Colonial Aspirations and Biblical Visions
14:10 • 3min
Exclusion and Inclusion in America's New Jerusalem
17:17 • 12min
The Symbolism of Walls in Politics and Scripture
28:56 • 4min
Biblical Metaphors and Modern Exclusions in Immigration Policy
32:36 • 3min
The Troubling Implications of Revelation
35:25 • 3min