Interesting overview of Jewish history. But imo, the distinction between Jews and Canaanites is very arbitrary. Not sure if I'd agree that Israel/Palestine unequivocally belongs to one group or the other (Jews or Palestinians).
Thanks! I'm completely astounded by the amount and the depth of antisemitism coming from the Church. But I guess when you consider how big of a segment reveres Martin Luther and his attitudes toward Jews, it shouldn't come as a total surprise. It just speaks to the Biblical illiteracy that's rampant in our age.
I think this is more reflective of the circles you move in personally than “the Church”. The SBC is the largest Evangelical denomination in the US and is vehemently pro-Israel. Bethel is pro-Israel. Cavalry Chapel is pro-Israel. The Pentecostals are Pro-Israel. It seems that most of the Protestant pushback is coming from denominations that have either split or are hemorrhaging congregations and where there have been splits the progressives support Palestine and the conservatives support Israel.
I live in rural Arkansas, one of the reddest states in the Union, surrounded by Baptist and Pentecostal churches. I know about the anti-Semitic attitudes in the Church and am calling it out precisely because I step outside of my circles to see what's happening on a wider scale. I thank God for the pro-Israel remnant, but sadly, it is a remnant. One of the biggest movements in the Church today is a resurgence of Calvinism and Amillennial covenant theology, which teaches that the Church has replaced Israel in God's plan. As for those panning Zionism and decrying any support for Israel, it's not (just) those blue-haired progressives in the blue states. I'm addressing what I'm seeing from very conservative Christians who are caught up in the "Truther" movement and are buying into the anti-Israel conspiracy theories that I've been debunking here. This article -- and this entire newsletter so far -- has been primarily targeted at that group.
I talked to my mom about this recently. She encountered some of these attitudes in her ultra-conservative rural Oklahoma community recently and she was shocked and extremely upset. It's happening, it's spreading, and it's definitely not just a progressive vs. conservative issue.
If you think you’re going to take on the Calvinists (who are only 7% of Protestants anyway) you’re going to have to do a lot more homework and you’re going to have to do a much better job of it. You are also going to have to address the issues the Calvinists are bringing up which your article didn’t address at all. Pro-Zionist is still the majority Evangelical position, it’s silly to call it a remnant. The Evangelical Right is the predominant reason the US government supports Israel and the war. The US gave $3.8 billion to Israel last year and you think support for Israel is a remnant?
And I repeat: "I'm addressing what I'm seeing from very conservative Christians who are caught up in the "Truther" movement and are buying into the anti-Israel conspiracy theories that I've been debunking here. This article -- and this entire newsletter so far -- has been primarily targeted at that group."
That’s the problem though this debunking is great for people who already agree with you but it’s weak sauce for anyone you might actually be trying to convince. You are preaching to the choir.
I write what I feel led to write. I give it to God to do with as He sees fit. It's up to Him to convince people and convict hearts and minds, not me. He can use this, or not, as He chooses. Blessings, sis.
Excellent Article. It is so very astonishing that a majority of the "church" as leapt onto this term as a justification for delegitimizing the Jewish right to the land. It is the opposite. Zionism is a confirmation of that fact.
Interesting overview of Jewish history. But imo, the distinction between Jews and Canaanites is very arbitrary. Not sure if I'd agree that Israel/Palestine unequivocally belongs to one group or the other (Jews or Palestinians).
Thanks! I'm completely astounded by the amount and the depth of antisemitism coming from the Church. But I guess when you consider how big of a segment reveres Martin Luther and his attitudes toward Jews, it shouldn't come as a total surprise. It just speaks to the Biblical illiteracy that's rampant in our age.
Excellent! So much info!
Thanks! Hope you find it useful.
I think this is more reflective of the circles you move in personally than “the Church”. The SBC is the largest Evangelical denomination in the US and is vehemently pro-Israel. Bethel is pro-Israel. Cavalry Chapel is pro-Israel. The Pentecostals are Pro-Israel. It seems that most of the Protestant pushback is coming from denominations that have either split or are hemorrhaging congregations and where there have been splits the progressives support Palestine and the conservatives support Israel.
I live in rural Arkansas, one of the reddest states in the Union, surrounded by Baptist and Pentecostal churches. I know about the anti-Semitic attitudes in the Church and am calling it out precisely because I step outside of my circles to see what's happening on a wider scale. I thank God for the pro-Israel remnant, but sadly, it is a remnant. One of the biggest movements in the Church today is a resurgence of Calvinism and Amillennial covenant theology, which teaches that the Church has replaced Israel in God's plan. As for those panning Zionism and decrying any support for Israel, it's not (just) those blue-haired progressives in the blue states. I'm addressing what I'm seeing from very conservative Christians who are caught up in the "Truther" movement and are buying into the anti-Israel conspiracy theories that I've been debunking here. This article -- and this entire newsletter so far -- has been primarily targeted at that group.
I talked to my mom about this recently. She encountered some of these attitudes in her ultra-conservative rural Oklahoma community recently and she was shocked and extremely upset. It's happening, it's spreading, and it's definitely not just a progressive vs. conservative issue.
If you think you’re going to take on the Calvinists (who are only 7% of Protestants anyway) you’re going to have to do a lot more homework and you’re going to have to do a much better job of it. You are also going to have to address the issues the Calvinists are bringing up which your article didn’t address at all. Pro-Zionist is still the majority Evangelical position, it’s silly to call it a remnant. The Evangelical Right is the predominant reason the US government supports Israel and the war. The US gave $3.8 billion to Israel last year and you think support for Israel is a remnant?
And I repeat: "I'm addressing what I'm seeing from very conservative Christians who are caught up in the "Truther" movement and are buying into the anti-Israel conspiracy theories that I've been debunking here. This article -- and this entire newsletter so far -- has been primarily targeted at that group."
Blessings to you.
That’s the problem though this debunking is great for people who already agree with you but it’s weak sauce for anyone you might actually be trying to convince. You are preaching to the choir.
Did the Holy Spirit tell you to tell me that?
I write what I feel led to write. I give it to God to do with as He sees fit. It's up to Him to convince people and convict hearts and minds, not me. He can use this, or not, as He chooses. Blessings, sis.
Excellent Article. It is so very astonishing that a majority of the "church" as leapt onto this term as a justification for delegitimizing the Jewish right to the land. It is the opposite. Zionism is a confirmation of that fact.