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Podcast: The Non-Prophets
Episode: Biblical Myths Shape Immigration Propaganda
Description: Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always haveRNS, By Yii-Jan Lin, on October 24, 2024https://religionnews.com/2024/10/24/americans-use-the-book-of-revelation-to-talk-about-immigration-and-always-have/The discussion focuses on the historical and ongoing use of the Bible, particularly The Book of Revelation, to demonize marginalized groups, including immigrants. This practice leverages religious imagery and rhetoric to manipulate public perception, often painting outsiders as threats to societal order. The article under review highlights how Revelation, originally a cryptic critique of Roman oppression written by a persecuted group, has been weaponized over centuries to justify bigotry and fea...