Yii-Jan Lin, an Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School, dives into the intersection of immigration and the Book of Revelation. She explores why nations exist and how biblical concepts shaped American identity. Topics include America's portrayal as a 'shining city on a hill' and the implications of historic immigration narratives, particularly for Asian Americans. Lin critiques how scripture influences exclusionary practices and urges a compassionate rethinking of immigration within a contemporary theological context.

Yii-Jan Lin, Associate Professor of New Testament at Yale Divinity School and author, dives into how the Book of Revelation has shaped American immigration narratives. He explores the metaphor of New Jerusalem—representing both freedom and exclusion. Lin critiques Reagan's farewell address and the contrasting perceptions of immigrant experiences at Ellis and Angel Islands. The discussion reveals how biblical rhetoric has historically justified discrimination, particularly against Chinese immigrants, intertwining themes of disease, divine justification, and American identity.