Confronting Christian Zionism: Episode 1

View the first webinar in a series of three which addresses the topic of “Confronting Christian Zionism.” Presented by the PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group, which includes PC(USA) national staff from World Mission’s Middle East and Europe office, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, the Office of Public Witness, and members of the Israel/Palestine Mission Network, the 90-minute session discussed how the Zionism ideology contributes to the violence Palestinians have experienced and the consequences of the settler colonial experience.

[@presbyterianchurch]

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[@naqielmi8144]

I wish Evangelical Christians as well as others who blindly follow them, could see this program. It is extremely important as to whom the message of Anti Zionism is coming from. We live at a point in time where some who claim to be people of the faith are doing exactly the opposite of what faiths stand for; such as justice, anti racism and anti exceptionalism. Thank you the panelists and Presbyterian Church for speaking out, and holding such webinars.

[@matnor1786]

Great respect to Pastor Isaac, the world needs more people of true faith like him.❤

[@Blaqsage]

Excellent program!

[@HijabigirlBydesign]

Peace be upon you good people.I'm A muslim and thank you for this and much respect to all of you brothers and sister. historically muslims has always live peacefully alongside our christian and jewish brothers. It was only after Zionism the world has gone topsy turvy. Keep up the good work.

[@saadiasalman3006]

More people need to see , hear and know about this. Fight against Zionism is not just for Palestinian Muslims. The birthplace of Jesus ( peace and blessings be on him) is bleeding everyday with the blood of the innocent!!!! And the followers of Jesus are complicit in this genocide . Thank you for standing up.

[@montsec3445]

There are also native Christians in the Hollywood land and I all Over the middle East.

[@williamcarr3976]

You should correct your comment to say “followers of Christian Zionism” are complicit. Genuine Christians do not support Israel because it was destroyed by God forever in 70AD nor should they support Jews in their rebellion against God. Presbyterians are one of the few Christian faiths in America that understand what their bibles actually say Shalom

[@lorascelsi8102]

Well said

[@truthistreason4292]

No follower of Jesus can be complicit. Let that sink in for a moment. Jesus is truth . Do you see truth in any of these so called Christians? We are all given the ability to think.

[@donnasheppard7371]

People need to wake up...God bless

[@EileenHildaWright]

Thank you truly inspiring speakers.

[@deviwarrior5072]

As a fellow human I really appreciate this discussion and commend you for it; as a Muslim who also believes in the Imago Dei concept, I am disheartened that no Muslim voice was invited to unite in solidarity to these sage voices. an verse in the Qur’an ‘we have made you into different tribes so that you may know one another’. One translation of ‘knowing’ is Love!

[@shamim621]

Looking forward to learning so much. God bless all the Christians ✝️ 🙏. Free Palestine

[@hamsterlife6509]

Thank you for this thoughtful teaching on despensationalism and it's roots in Zionism. I have to question my upbringing in the southern Baptist tradition and sift out the true gospel of Jesus Christ.

[@joylarson9040]

Thank you all,it gives me hope. 🙄

[@Thiscannotbetruebutitis]

Thank you for the explanations of each of your three theologians and the helpful discussion. The notion that all human beings are equal in front of God, as explained by the Presbyterian educator is an ideal that unfortunately neither most Christians, Jews, or Muslims believe in. If this was the case, then wars would be much more difficult to conduct.

[@dzilhopeland2992]

Fighting evil anywhere, everywhere, is Our first mission, especially in the Church. Empires, Churches collapse from within.

[@Sam-rf4qb]

Awesome discussion. Keep up the great work. Thank you

[@user-qf1zg4zz8j]

I was brought up a catholic and took the kids to church when they were young in an attempt to help build a set of values that would set them on a healthy path in life. I am not deeply religious but I always thought the greatest gift to humanity was the ten commandments via the Jewish faith which I respect. In particular: Thou shalt not kill Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not bear false witness as well as Love thy neighbour as thy self I can't quote scripture extensively but wider respect of these basic rules would solve many problems in the world.

[@jeneham5406]

Thank you for this seminar. I was looking for a church that isn't Zionist.

[@choicegospelnetwork]

Wondeful and Balanced Discussion . THANKS .

[@lancemanfredi6123]

THIS IS THE BEST !

[@adnandr2955]

Very impressive presentation This is what Islam and Christianity and Judaism is all about

[@peterweber8586]

No God loving, God fearing person who knows that God is a covenant keeping God can accept these arguments put forward by this panel.

[@peterandjoycevanbreemen600]

❤

[@mariag3605]

Noone that calls themselves a Christian can support zyonyst because Jesus was very clear about the 2nd greatest commandment: "Love thy neighbour as thyself"...

[@marie-luciespoke6979]

75 years of occupation? Aren’t you reaching a conclusion before the discussion starts?

[@CM-vt9lz]

Not all followers of Jesus agree with Zionism. I personally do not.