What Does the Bible Say About Illegal Immigration? My Friendly Response to a Well-known Pentecostal Pastor

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The topic of immigration is boiling over these days. It’s complex and emotional, especially when it affects our communities and families. Recently, a well-known Puerto Rican Pentecostal pastor named Omar Lugo  presented a Facebook video and a written post on this issue, citing various Bible verses that discuss how we should treat foreigners. His approach seemed to suggest that human laws regarding immigration shouldn’t matter because divine laws are above them (without explaining how they directly contradict God’s law). While I share his concern for showing compassion, I believe his argument stems from biblical silence and fails to demonstrate that current immigration laws violate God’s law. The Argument from Silence in Biblical Interpretation Pastor Omar used passages like Leviticus 19:33-34, Exodus 22:21, Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Zechariah 7:10, Matthew 25:35, Hebrews 13:2,…
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Top 10 Reasons Why Borders are Biblical – Part 2

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Do you have locks on your doors? What about a fence so your kids can play safely in the yard? The truth is, everyone believes in secure borders and as long as human nature is bent towards evil, borders will be necessary. This week, Frank picks up where he left off from the last episode as he explains what the Bible really says about immigration, borders, and deportations while answering questions like: What are the important distinctions between legal and illegal immigration? How does stopping illegal immigration protect innocent people from evil? What happens when a country becomes too “soft” on enforcing its laws? What’s the difference between imposing religion vs. imposing morality? What is the #1 purpose of government? Isn’t it compassionate to have open borders? How can America…
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Can We Trust Law Enforcement? with J. Warner Wallace

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What happens to a society when trust in law enforcement collapses? Can a culture survive when those sworn to protect it are constantly vilified? In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, skepticism and cynicism toward law enforcement has surged, reshaping public trust and public safety. Former cold-case homicide detective, J. Warner Wallace, joins Frank to examine how we arrived at this moment and what’s at stake if the trend continues. Together, Frank and Jim answer questions like: What is the primary role of government according to God? Why is local law enforcement considered the #1 essential service of any functional society? How does public skepticism and cynicism toward law enforcement directly impact crime and safety? Why is it so important for police officers…
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A Device to Read Minds? Not What Researchers Intended, But…

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"There’s a voice inside most people’s minds that comes alive when they listen, read, or prepare to speak." Source
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When Is Love Evil?

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What ONE insight will either make or break your life as a Christian, or even as a non-Christian? If followed, it will help your marriage, parenting, business, job, friendships, politics, and most importantly, your eternity and your relationship with Jesus. Spurred by recent political and cultural events surrounding President Trump’s first 100 days in office and comments made by Vice President J.D. Vance during a recent interview about protecting the interest of American citizens, Frank reminds listeners of the doctrine of “Ordered Loves”. Originally articulated by Augustine over 1,600 years ago, this classic school of thought seems to be totally lost among our culture today. Tune in as Frank answers questions like: What is the Doctrine of “Ordered Loves”, why is it so important, and how does it affect every…
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Stand Up for Science or… for Naked Ideology?

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“Stand Up for Science 2025” protests were clearly aimed at reaffirming control by the now discredited science establishment. Source
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Francis Collins Stands Up for DEI, High Overhead, and Unethical Research?

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At least Collins has made it harder to ignore his real agenda by appearing at this partisan political rally. Source
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What is Hate Speech? with Dr. Owen Anderson

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Is free speech in danger? Imagine facing jail time simply for posting something online that the government disagrees with. This alarming reality is unfolding in parts of Europe where so-called “hate speech” is now being criminalized. Could the same thing happen in America? This week, our friend and Arizona State University professor, Dr. Owen Anderson, returns to share an update on his ongoing litigation with the university and to unpack how censorship on U.S. soil threatens the First Amendment and our ability to preach and live the gospel. Tune in as Frank and Owen dive into how the radical left uses emotional blackmail and fear tactics to silence opposition—and how you can recognize and push back against cancel culture. During their conversation, they’ll tackle questions like: What’s the state of free speech…
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The Top 3 Things Christians Need to Know About Government, Evolution, and the Health Crisis with Dr. Jay Richards

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In our final podcast episode of 2024, Dr. Jay Richards returns to discuss three essential topics that often cause confusion and dissent among both Christians and non-Christians in America today: the history and purpose of government, macroevolutionary theory vs. intelligent design, and the root cause of chronic disease. Together, Frank and Jay address questions like: What is the biblical purpose of government? Where do our rights come from? How should we define American exceptionalism? Was America founded on Christianity or something else? What did Thomas Jefferson mean by “separation of church and state” and how has the term been misused and misunderstood? What is macroevolutionary theory and why does it fail to explain the origin of life and new life forms? How should Christians respond to the “God of the…
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