Month: September 2025
Antisemitism and the Church: Why It Is a Grave Danger
From icejusa.org
By: Dr. Susan Michael, ICEJ USA President
Antisemitism and the Church: Why It Is a Grave Danger
By: Dr. Susan Michael, ICEJ USA President
Antisemitism is not only a threat to the Jewish people—it poses a grave danger to the church as well. While many Christians active in supporting Israel may not fully realize it, we are living in a pivotal moment in history. The progress in Jewish-Christian relations today marks a monumental shift—one that is deeply significant but should not be taken for granted.
Antisemitism: A Legacy the Church Must Confront
Sadly, for centuries, Christian theology played a role in fostering widespread hostility toward Jews. This deep-rooted enmity embedded in European Christian history gave rise to discrimination, expulsions, and even violence against Jewish communities. Unfortunately, many Christians today are unaware of this troubling legacy—and without this understanding, they cannot fully grasp the miraculous healing unfolding in this hour.
Antisemitism, however, is not merely a relic of the past—it persists in new forms. Like a virus, it mutates to fit the ideologies of each new generation. At its core, antisemitism is a spiritual attack on God’s covenant people. As Psalm 83 says, those who hate God seek to “cut them [Israel] off from being a nation,” aiming to erase the name of Israel from memory. The church must recognize this as a spiritual battle and respond accordingly.
A Turning Point in Church History
A significant transformation occurred 500 years ago with the translation of the Bible into common languages and the advent of the printing press. For the first time, ordinary Christians could read Scripture and discover the Jewish roots of their faith. They learned that Jesus was Jewish, that Christianity emerged from Judaism, and that God’s promises to Israel were still in effect.
This newfound biblical literacy inspired Christian leaders such as John and Charles Wesley and Charles Spurgeon to support the Jewish return to their ancestral land—a belief rooted not in politics but in justice and prophecy. These men, today recognized as Christian Zionists, saw in Scripture a future restoration of the Jewish people to their land.
Two additional events further shifted the church’s posture toward the Jewish people: the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. The Holocaust forced Catholic and Protestant denominations alike to reevaluate their theology and renounce antisemitism. And when Israel was declared a state in 1948, many Evangelical Christians viewed it as prophecy fulfilled and began engaging with the Jewish people firsthand. These experiences deepened the church’s understanding and appreciation of its Jewish roots.
The Modern Faces of Antisemitism
While the church has made great progress, antisemitism is re-surging—this time in more subtle forms. Political antisemitism—often called anti-Zionism—targets the collective identity of the Jewish people through the State of Israel. Though not all criticism of Israeli policy is antisemitic, the line is crossed when such criticism denies Israel’s right to exist, uses antisemitic rhetoric, or applies double standards not expected of other nations.
This demonization of the Jewish State inevitably leads to attacks on Jews around the world. When Israeli military actions prompt assaults on Jewish individuals in other countries, the connection is clear: this is not political disagreement—it is antisemitism, and the church should take note.
The Church’s Theological Vulnerabilities
Several trends within Christianity today leave the church vulnerable to antisemitism:
1. Replacement Theology
This doctrine claims that the church has replaced Israel in God’s redemptive plan. Though often reframed today as “fulfillment theology,” the core idea remains the same: God’s covenants with Israel are void. This belief laid the theological groundwork for centuries of Christian antisemitism and persists as a spiritual threat to Christian understanding today.
2. Biblical Illiteracy
As fewer believers engage deeply with Scripture, they become susceptible to distorted teachings. Some contemporary Christian voices have even dismissed the Old Testament as confusing or irrelevant. In reality, it is the removal of Israel from the biblical narrative that causes confusion. When the Jewish people and their covenants are restored to their rightful place in Scripture, the Bible becomes cohesive and alive.
3. Radical Dominion Theology
A growing segment of the Christian right envisions the establishment of a Christian-led global order. Often called “Christ is King” theology, it is not just about expanding the influence of the kingdom of God in our daily lives but teaches that Jesus will not return until a Christ-centered kingdom has taken dominion on the earth. Jews are blamed for having prohibited the establishment of this kingdom thus far, and, therefore, this ideology is often fueled by conspiracy theories and dangerous antisemitic tropes.
4. The “Christ-Killer” Trope
The accusation that all generations of Jews are collectively responsible for Jesus’ death led to Good Friday being one of the most dangerous days of the year for Jews. Though many churches have reformed their Good Friday liturgy and theology, the “Christ-killer” accusation continues to circulate online and in some conservative discourse. This trope is not rooted in biblical truth but in a dangerous distortion of history.
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) has recognized this as a form of antisemitism, including it among their working examples. Misunderstandings about this definition have led some to claim it censors Scripture, but this is not the case. IHRA refers to the baseless accusation that Jews today bear responsibility for Jesus’ death, not the biblical record of the crucifixion.
A Spiritual Battle for the Church
Antisemitism not only threatens the Jewish people—it aims to sever Christians from their own spiritual roots. As the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 11, the Jewish people are the root that supports the church, and to be cut off from that root is to suffer spiritual death. This is why antisemitism must be recognized as an urgent threat within the church. It robs believers of the foundation of their faith and seeks to disconnect them from the very people who are proof of God’s faithfulness. Churches must be vigilant, biblically grounded, and proactive in resisting this evil ideology.
A Call to Stand
The battle against antisemitism is not only for the sake of the Jewish people—it is for the health and future of the church. We must educate our congregations to rightly discern the Word of God, defend truth, and boldly stand with the people of Israel. In doing so, we align ourselves with God’s purposes and promises, both past and present.
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The antisemites ‘in’ the Church are in desperate need of reading God’s Holy Word – in this case they should read ROMANS 9, 10 AND 11!!
COME YESHUA COME!
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State Puts TPUSA Chapters in All High Schools to Fight “Woke Indoctrination”
GO OKLAHOMA!
From libertysentinel.org
After the murder of Charlie Kirk, Oklahoma is putting Turning Point chapters in ALL of government schools to educate and engage youth on civics, biblical principles, and more.
All government high schools in Oklahoma will be hosting Turning Point USA chapters to combat the “radical leftist teachers unions” and the “woke indoctrination,” explained State Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters before announcing that he was stepping down from his role. Across America, interest in the organization and the movement is surging.
The news from Oklahoma came after TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated while debating college students in Utah on September 10. Kirk was primarily focused on bringing Christ and truth to America’s youth. But his martyrdom has prompted a national and even international shift toward Christian and conservative values, even among adults.
“We will be putting TPUSA on every high school campus in Oklahoma,” explained Walters a press release announcing the decision, one of many decisions—including bringing Bibles back into the classroom—that sparked fury on the radical left. “Charlie Kirk inspired a generation to love America, to speak boldly, and to never shy away from debate.”
Walters, with a reputation as a conservative firebrand, has been fighting hard against what he describes as leftwing indoctrination of captive children in government schools. “Our kids must get involved and active,” he said. “We will fight back against the liberal propaganda, pushed by the radical left, and the teachers unions. Our fight starts now.”
The national youth organization, first launched by an 18-year-old Kirk over a decade ago, has seen an explosion of interest after its founder was martyred. In the weeks following the murder, TPUSA revealed that there have been over 120,000 applications expressing an interest in starting a new chapter in high schools or colleges and universities nationwide.
In a video posted on social media, Walters said Oklahoma parents, teachers, and students were eagerly expressing their desire to be involved with Kirk’s organization. “They want their young people to be engaged in a process that understands free speech, open engagement, dialogue about American greatness, a dialogue around American values,” Walters said.
“For far too long, we have seen radical leftists with the teachers’ union dominate classrooms and push woke indoctrination of our kids,” continued Walters in his online video. “They fight parents’ rights, they push parents out of the classroom and they lie to our kids about American history.”
By contrast, at least in Oklahoma, government schools and organizations such as TPUSA will work to ensure children do not succumb to that dangerous brainwashing. “What we’re going to continue to do is make sure that our kids understand American greatness, engage in civic dialogue, and have that open discussion,” Walters said in his video.
Before the assassination, TPUSA said there were about 1,200 chapters in high schools across America. Another 900 were operating on college campuses prior to the murder. With a flood of donations and national interest, political analysts expect that number to skyrocket in the months ahead. Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk is taking over as CEO.
As documented last week in The Newman Report, Kirk was a passionate advocate of getting government out of education. After praising this writer’s humble efforts on the education front, Kirk called for a “revival of homeschooling” and a massive move among parents and families to reclaim control of education from the state.
But more broadly, systemic reforms are needed, Kirk said, noting that the current system has its origins in the authoritarian Prussian model. “Understand, the government has no role in education,” Charlie said. “I know that’s a radical statement, but the government in education is one of the ways we have seen the destruction and debasing of the nuclear family.”
Separately, Walters told this writer during an interview for the Liberty Pastors Network that government schools must be brought to heel. Blasting the extreme indoctrination against God and country, the superintendent vowed to do everything in his power to protect the children in Oklahoma schools.
In the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination, Walters called on all government schools across the state to observe a moment of silence for the slain leader. Walters praised Kirk’s work in promoting “Christianity’s role in society” as well as “conservative values.” Multiple leftist school bosses refused to comply.
Just this summer, Walters announced a plan to protect students from extremist teachers fleeing far-left states like California or New York. The plan included an “America First” civics test to determine whether the would-be educators in Oklahoma—one of the reddest states in the union—knew basic facts about the United States, its history, and its government.
Naturally, leftists are furious about the TPUSA plan, too. Tulsa Public Schools Board Member John Croisant, a far-left activist seeking a seat in Congress as a Democrat, slammed Walters plan. He called it a “stunt” and said his district would not participate. “And he can’t make us,” Croisant told KGOU. “Because that’s not a part of accreditation.
Far-left Democrat State Rep. Mickey Dollens, meanwhile, also blasted Walters and his plan, citing a radio host to claim it was the superintendent’s “pathetic attempt to win over Republicans” as he allegedly suffers in the polls. “Walters has zero power to enforce it and won’t investigate a thing,” Dollens argued.
Responding to the leftist criticism, Walters turned the table. “These are the people that forced ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ on your kids,” he said. “They force critical race theory on your kids. They force the most radical woke agenda in the country on your kids. The teachers unions and the Democratic Party did that.”
Walters, a former teacher, just announced that he would be resigning as superintendent to take a new position as CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance. The group aims to help and support educators “in their mission to develop free, moral, and upright American citizens,” according to the organization’s website.
Launching a Turning Point USA chapter in every government school is a great idea. But an even better idea, as Charlie explained in his last in-depth public conversation with this writer, would be to get every child out of the government schools—and get the government out of education completely. Nothing else will suffice.
AMEN & AMEN!!!
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Right is Tolerating Antisemitism as Free Speech. Republicans Must Put an End To It. | Opinion
From usatoday.com
By Dace Potas
Democrats have been on the receiving end of deserved criticism for a string of antisemitic actions, particularly as it relates to the widespread student protests against Israel.
Even so, Republicans have increasingly supported or platformed openly antisemitic personalities, which is equally troubling. People like Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan have had no problem giving space to antisemites and, in many cases, advancing antisemitic talking points themselves.
Republicans, who have more or less been silent on the matter, should learn from their Democratic colleagues about the headache that allowing a small number of antisemites to exist within your coalition can bring.
Ignoring this problem won’t make it go away. Conservatives must forcefully expunge antisemitism from our movement. Allowing it to fester will inevitably lead to the same issues the left allowed to grow in and infect their messaging.
Antisemitism on the right is becoming worse
There was a point, such as the 2017 events in Charlottesville, Virginia, where antisemitic views and actions came from extreme alt-right groups and received widespread condemnation.
However, since then, voices on the right have become more casual with these ideas. Coinciding with the rise in isolationist movements on the American right, antisemitic voices have found an audience among those already holding anti-Israel viewpoints.
For a variety of reasons, Carlson, Owens and others have turned to outright antisemitism in their content over recent years. Both Owens and Carlson have had no problem platforming antisemites such as Andrew Tate, a devoted anti-Israel activist and outright antisemite, to name one.
Owens has smeared Judaism as a “pedophile-centric religion” and claimed Jews believe in “child sacrifice.”
Carlson, on the other hand, has downplayed the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, against Israel and hosted guests questioning whether British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was the villain of World War II rather than Adolf Hitler.
Even historically moderate voices, such as Rogan, have become willing to platform voices that minimize the holocaust.
The pipeline of normal conservative to Israel skeptics to someone willing to platform antisemites is extremely worrying, particularly for the young people looking to right-wing thought leaders for insights.
Under the guise of free speech, the right is tolerating antisemitism
Dan McLaughlin wrote a sharp column last month highlighting the fact that what the right lacks in their antisemitism is organization. While the American left has rooted its antisemitism into academia through rhetoric and ideology, the American right lacks the institutional control necessary for this to have happened.
What has happened on the right, however, is that a branch of pundits has grown increasingly adventurous in questioning Israel and America’s support for the Middle East nation.
The natural response is that hosting someone isn’t an endorsement of their views. However, the boosting of hateful people in a setting that isn’t combative is inherently an endorsement. People are free to judge you for whom you make space for.
I’m as much of a free speech advocate as any, but free speech is a principle to hold against government infringement on speech ‒ not on tolerating disgusting views within your movement. Those who attach themselves to antisemites should be treated as if they are endorsing those viewpoints.
Dace Potas is an opinion columnist for USA TODAY and a graduate of DePaul University with a degree in political science.
Republicans, who have more or less stayed silent, should learn from their Democratic colleagues about the headache that allowing a small number of antisemites to exist within your coalition can bring.
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