Episode Summary

Dr. Matthew Kaemingk separates the Christian response from the political rhetoric that can dominate the conversation about Muslim immigration in America. Looking at Jesus’ example and with practical examples from around the globe, he looks at failures and successes of Christians loving their Muslim neighbors well despite fundamental religious differences. Dr. Kaemingk is the author of Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:How Politics Fail to Support a Christian Response to Muslim ImmigrationAbout Christians Being a Good Host and a Good GuestWhy Christians Should Care about Bans on HijabsABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Matthew Kaemingk is a public theologian who explores questions facing Christians serving in politics, culture, and the marketplace. He teaches ethics and public theology at Fuller Theological Seminary where he holds the Richard John Mouw Chair of Faith and Public Life.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Luke 10: 25-29; Love Your NeighborLuke 22: 47-53; Christ's Generosity in the Garden of Gethsemane RELATED LINKS:Dr. Matthew Kaemingk Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of FearTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:01:51 - Topic: Christians Responding to Muslim Immigration from a Biblical Perspective02:30 - A Family and Household04:11 - Where Did Work of Muslim Immigration Start?04:57 - Working with Refugees in Europe06:01 - Political Responses on the Left or Right07:49 - Security and Accountability vs Justice and Mercy09:39 - At Home with Deep Differences11:40 - Hospitality, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Cross12:59 - Exodus, Liberation and Extending Hospitality14:23 - Being a Good Host and a Good Guest17:00 - Love, Hospitality and Church Renewal17:47 - Why Should Christians Care about Bans on Hijabs?19:59 - Pastors Defending Mosques and Confusing Grace23:37 - Resolving Conflict within a Congregation24:04 - Going to the Cross25:21 - Making Mistakes26:03 - Learning to Be a Guest26:39 - Looking for Opportunity27:08 - Contacting Matthew Kaemingk28:57 - Joke: Knock KnockDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com
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