Too much foreign policy criticism blames Jewish groups for US support of the apartheid in Palestine, when Christian Zionists are truly responsible. That's its own kind of antisemitism.
So let's talk about Christian Zionism. /1
So let's talk about Christian Zionism. /1
There is widespread belief among white evangelicals that exclusive Jewish control of Israel will bring about Christ’s second coming.
And they're willing to endanger both Jews and Palestinians to pursue these selfish theological ends. /2
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And they're willing to endanger both Jews and Palestinians to pursue these selfish theological ends. /2
independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
It's important to note that these same folks don't believe the Jews they say they're defending will be saved in that coming rapture!
You can't say your actions are motivated by love for Jewish people, while simultaneously proclaiming their eternal condemnation. /3
You can't say your actions are motivated by love for Jewish people, while simultaneously proclaiming their eternal condemnation. /3
So why does this matter? Well, part of what further inflamed an already devastating conflict was the Trump administration's disastrous Israel/Palestine policy—that recognized Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and moved our embassy there. /4
These acts actively supported the violent eviction of Palestinian families that have lived in Jerusalem for generations, and allowed Netanyahu to proclaim US support for the apartheid.
And they happened principally because that's what Christian Zionists wanted. /5
And they happened principally because that's what Christian Zionists wanted. /5
Christian Zionists do not want peace. They do not care about the safety of Jews or Palestinians. They only care about using Jewish people as pawns for their own warped eschatology.
It's violent and grotesque—a violation of divine love that wants us all to coexist and thrive. /6
It's violent and grotesque—a violation of divine love that wants us all to coexist and thrive. /6
So what can we do? Well, first the Biden administration needs to sharply repudiate the Trump doctrine. They must state clearly: Christian Zionists do not speak for the United States.
We want a just peace—one that includes the flourishing of Palestinian people. /7
We want a just peace—one that includes the flourishing of Palestinian people. /7
And Christian leaders need to confront and excise the cancer that's been spreading within our faith for far too long.
Before we start talking about other folks' houses, it's time to clean our own. Antisemitism and islamophobia are festering, and making everyone less safe. /8
Before we start talking about other folks' houses, it's time to clean our own. Antisemitism and islamophobia are festering, and making everyone less safe. /8
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