Vox Podcast With Mike Erre

How misinterpreting Romans 13 distorts Christian witness and enables injustice. In a special midweek commentary episode, Mike Erre breaks down Attorney General Jeff Sessions' and Sarah Huckabee Sanders' use of Romans 13 to justify controversial immigration policies—specifically, the separation of families at the border. Mike dives deep into scripture, unpacking why proof-texting Romans 13 is both theologically inaccurate and spiritually dangerous. This episode is part of our ongoing Paul and Politics series. Key Takeaways: • Quoting Scripture Out of Context — Mike critiques how Romans 13 has been misused historically to justify slavery, apartheid, and now immigration policies. • Biblical Foundation for Immigrant Care — The Bible overwhelmingly supports the care of the foreigner, stranger, and refugee, from Leviticus to the teachings of Jesus. • The Context of Romans 13 — Mike explains how Romans 12 and 13 are a single thought, revealing Paul's deeper message about vengeance, government, and Christian witness.