Evangelicals Discover That the Holy Land Has Actual Christians
The Jerusalem Patriarch and other church leaders have called out Christian Zionism for fracturing Christian unity and undermining their authority. This isn't exactly groundbreaking news for those living in the Holy Land, where this particular brand of apocalyptic theology has long prioritized a literal interpretation of biblical prophecy over the well-being of actual, living Christians—many of
whom are Palestinian and have seen their communities shrink under occupation. For decades, powerful lobbying groups like Christians United for Israel (CUFI), which boasts millions of members, have actively campaigned for policies that support the Israeli government, often with little regard for the local Christian population or international law. CUFI founder John Hagee famously declared that God
sent Hitler as a 'hunter' to drive Jews to Israel, a theory that hardly screams 'interfaith understanding.' While Al Jazeera reports the concerns, it rarely delves into how these groups, often fueled by substantial donations, directly influence US foreign policy through members of Congress who conflate biblical prophecy with modern geopolitics, ensuring a steady flow of support for policies
detrimental to Palestinian Christians and Muslims alike.