Does the Bible support national borders? Nate tackles the claim that Scripture forbids border enforcement while addressing the controversial satanist plaque thanking Governor Tim Walz for allowing displays in Minnesota's state capitol.

Biblical Borders or No Borders? + The Tim Walz Satanist Plaque

Can nations have borders? Does the Bible endorse border enforcement or demand open immigration? Nate and the team tackle biblical borders after encountering the claim that the New Testament forbids national boundaries entirely. Meanwhile, a satanist group in Minnesota installs a plaque thanking Governor Tim Walz for allowing their displays in the state capitol—complete with the unsettling line, “Satan has a special place for you.” One topic requires serious theological precision; the other defies parody. Welcome to Ask A Christian.

Biblical Borders: What Scripture Actually Says

The notion that the Bible teaches “no borders” collapses under even casual scrutiny. Deuteronomy 32:8 explicitly states that God divided nations and fixed their borders. Acts 17:26 confirms this New Testament principle: God determined the boundaries of dwelling places for every nation. The Pentateuch provides detailed territorial divisions for the tribes of Israel, establishing clear property lines to prevent conflict. Romans 13 underscores that governments are instituted by God with authority to establish laws—including immigration laws. Even the Great Commission references making disciples of “all nations,” a term meaningless without defined borders. The argument for borderless Christianity misreads hospitality commands as immigration policy and confuses compassion for the sojourner with abolishing sovereignty. Scripture consistently affirms that borders are ordained by God, whether governments use that authority righteously or unrighteously. Submitting to governing authorities includes respecting legal immigration processes, not because borders are inherently moral, but because lawful order reflects divine design.

For related discussions on Christian civic responsibility, explore our Theology Unpacked category. Paul addresses submission to governing authorities in Romans 13:1-7, clarifying that governmental power derives from God himself.

When Satanists Send Thank-You Notes

The Minnesota State Capitol now features a plaque from the Democratic Coalition of Satan Worshippers thanking Governor Tim Walz for enabling satanist displays. The plaque reads, “Satan has a special place for you.” The conversation shifted briefly to silver prices, electric vehicle charging costs, and whether Grok could handle fifteen variables in a single AI query. Then Nate reminded everyone they had answered approximately zero questions about Christianity. They had not. But silver hit $108, Chris saved $130 monthly on his Tesla, and somewhere in Minnesota, a plaque stands uncontested. The episode concluded with a note about frigid Florida temperatures—39 degrees, which is apparently cold for people who live where it never snows.