Jerusalem church leaders condemn Christian Zionism as harmful political ideology

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260119-jerusalem-church-leaders-condemn-christian-zionism-as-harmful-political-ideology/

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FiniteBanjo@feddit.online · 5 pts · 197d (1 reply)

I'm a little confused by the headline. Did they say Zionism in general or like just the christians who do it?

Keeponstalin@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 197d

They only explicitly mention Christian Zionism, it looks like it's a response to Christian Zionists meddling in particular

The document, signed collectively by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, directly challenges efforts by pro-Israel evangelical networks to insert themselves into ecclesiastical affairs in the region—efforts which have grown increasingly visible and politically influential over the past decade.

Which I consider weak IMO, they should condemn all Zionism explicitly. But perhaps they're worried Israel will shut them down if they do. Which if so, I can't respect acting out of fear instead of standing up for their neighbors humanity

finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 197d

Curious. Because, ironically ...