Christians urged to question Zionism

Why We Should Be Concerned About Christian Zionism, cuts to the heart of some of the most contentious issues in US politics

Kireopoulos, programme director for interfaith relations at the National Council of Churches, said

“We share the conviction with other Christians that Israel has the right to security, but does that come at the expense of Palestinian rights and justice?”

“We want to alert Christians in our churches to these issues.”

The brochure defines Christian Zionism as a 19th century theological innovation whose central belief is the state of Israel’s supposed role in the end of history and the return of the messiah. Under this ideology, the return of Jews to Israel fulfils biblical prophecy and heralds the final battle between good and evil. Unbelievers and Jews who refuse to accept Jesus will face death under divine judgment while true Christians will achieve eternal life in heaven

Up to 40m people in the United States are Christian Zionists