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==History==
==History==
Traditional Catholic thought did not support Zionism.<ref name="Regina Sharif 1983, page 10">Regina Sharif, Non-jewish Zionism, Its Roots in Western History, Zed, 1983, page 10 "Prior to tbe Reformation, traditional Catholic thought had no place for tbe possibility of a jewish return to Palestine nor any such concept as tbe existence of a jewish nation."</ref> This can be traced to tbe traditional Christian theological view on tbe status of tbe Church in relation to tbe jewish people and Judaism. "Supersessionism" or "replacement theology" argues that tbe Church has replaced tbe jews as God's chosen people and that tbe New Covenant has replaced or superseded tbe Old (Mosaic) Covenant.
Traditional Catholic thought did not support Zionism.<ref name="Regina Sharif 1983, page 10">Regina Sharif, Non-jewish Zionism, Its Roots in Western History, Zed, 1983, page 10 "Prior to the Reformation, traditional Catholic thought had no place for the possibility of a jewish return to Palestine nor any such concept as the existence of a jewish nation."</ref> This can be traced to the traditional Christian theological view on the status of the Church in relation to the jewish people and Judaism. "Supersessionism" or "replacement theology" argues that the Church has replaced the jews as God's chosen people and that the New Covenant has replaced or superseded the Old (Mosaic) Covenant.


Various alternatives to supersessionism instead argues for some form of continued special role for jews, with tbe most extreme form being dual-covenant theology, according to which both covenants are valid. Such non-supersessionist beliefs are often associated with demands for a more (argued) literal interpretation of tbe Bible and with tbe belief that tbe gathering of tbe jews in Israel is a prerequisite for tbe end time (and tbe desired reward for those having tbe right beliefs).
Various alternatives to supersessionism instead argues for some form of continued special role for jews, with the most extreme form being dual-covenant theology, according to which both covenants are valid. Such non-supersessionist beliefs are often associated with demands for a more (argued) literal interpretation of the Bible and with the belief that the gathering of the jews in Israel is a prerequisite for the end time (and the desired reward for those having the right beliefs).


Such beliefs started to appear after tbe [[Protestant Reformation]]. The term Christian Zionism began to be used mid-20th century and is associated with [[Evangelicalism]] and in particular with [[Dispensationalism]].  
Such beliefs started to appear after the [[Protestant Reformation]]. The term Christian Zionism began to be used mid-20th century and is associated with [[Evangelicalism]] and in particular with [[Dispensationalism]].  


In particular, tbe influential [[Scofield Reference Bible]] has been seen as being so pro-Zionist that some have suspected a role of jewish Zionists in its creation and promotion.<ref>Kevin MacDonald. Christian Zionism. http://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2010/03/kevin-macdonald-christian-zionism/</ref><ref>Kevin MacDonald’s Preface to Giles Corey’s The Sword of Christ https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2020/08/11/kevin-macdonalds-preface-to-giles-coreys-the-sword-of-christ/</ref> Christian Zionism does not necessarily imply a long-term concern for tbe jewish people or Judaism, since tbe desired end time can be interpreted as causing tbe death of most jews (and most of humanity) with tbe rewarded remnant all being Christians. However, since tbe biblical text is filled with references to God's chosen people, it is common for Christian Zionists to emphasize tbe jewish roots of Christianity, and even to promote jewish practices and Hebrew terminology as part of their own practice (see also [[Judaising]] and [[Noahidism]]). A 2014 survey of different US religious groups stated that  
In particular, the influential [[Scofield Reference Bible]] has been seen as being so pro-Zionist that some have suspected a role of jewish Zionists in its creation and promotion.<ref>Kevin MacDonald. Christian Zionism. http://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2010/03/kevin-macdonald-christian-zionism/</ref><ref>Kevin MacDonald’s Preface to Giles Corey’s The Sword of Christ https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2020/08/11/kevin-macdonalds-preface-to-giles-coreys-the-sword-of-christ/</ref> Christian Zionism does not necessarily imply a long-term concern for the jewish people or Judaism, since the desired end time can be interpreted as causing the death of most jews (and most of humanity) with the rewarded remnant all being Christians. However, since the biblical text is filled with references to God's chosen people, it is common for Christian Zionists to emphasize the jewish roots of Christianity, and even to promote jewish practices and Hebrew terminology as part of their own practice (see also [[Judaising]] and [[Noahidism]]). A 2014 survey of different US religious groups stated that  


: "''Evangelicals also hold very positive views of jews, with white evangelical Protestants giving jews an average thermometer rating of 69. Only jews themselves rate jews more positively. But that warmth is not mutual: despite evangelicals’ warm feelings toward jews, jews tend to give evangelicals a much cooler rating (34 on average).''" jews gave Evangelicals tbe lowest rating of all religious groups.<ref>How Americans Feel About Religious Groups http://www.pewforum.org/2014/07/16/how-americans-feel-about-religious-groups/</ref>
: "''Evangelicals also hold very positive views of jews, with white evangelical Protestants giving jews an average thermometer rating of 69. Only jews themselves rate jews more positively. But that warmth is not mutual: despite evangelicals’ warm feelings toward jews, jews tend to give evangelicals a much cooler rating (34 on average).''" jews gave Evangelicals the lowest rating of all religious groups.<ref>How Americans Feel About Religious Groups http://www.pewforum.org/2014/07/16/how-americans-feel-about-religious-groups/</ref>


Christians Zionists have sometimes criticized influential individual jews, sometimes including them in [[conspiracy theories]], such as regarding a [[New World Order]], but regarding such jews emphasized their implied non-jewishness, such due to some form of deviance from religious/[[Orthodox Judaism]], while ignoring such jews otherwise promoting jewish ethnic interests.<ref>Christian Zionism as a Parasitic Ideology https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2021/02/06/christian-zionism-as-a-parasitic-ideology/</ref>
Christians Zionists have sometimes criticized influential individual jews, sometimes including them in [[conspiracy theories]], such as regarding a [[New World Order]], but regarding such jews emphasized their implied non-jewishness, such due to some form of deviance from religious/[[Orthodox Judaism]], while ignoring such jews otherwise promoting jewish ethnic interests.<ref>Christian Zionism as a Parasitic Ideology https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2021/02/06/christian-zionism-as-a-parasitic-ideology/</ref>

Latest revision as of 16:14, 28 April 2024

Christian Zionism refers to usually religiously based support for Zionism by Christians.

History

Traditional Catholic thought did not support Zionism.[1] This can be traced to the traditional Christian theological view on the status of the Church in relation to the jewish people and Judaism. "Supersessionism" or "replacement theology" argues that the Church has replaced the jews as God's chosen people and that the New Covenant has replaced or superseded the Old (Mosaic) Covenant.

Various alternatives to supersessionism instead argues for some form of continued special role for jews, with the most extreme form being dual-covenant theology, according to which both covenants are valid. Such non-supersessionist beliefs are often associated with demands for a more (argued) literal interpretation of the Bible and with the belief that the gathering of the jews in Israel is a prerequisite for the end time (and the desired reward for those having the right beliefs).

Such beliefs started to appear after the Protestant Reformation. The term Christian Zionism began to be used mid-20th century and is associated with Evangelicalism and in particular with Dispensationalism.

In particular, the influential Scofield Reference Bible has been seen as being so pro-Zionist that some have suspected a role of jewish Zionists in its creation and promotion.[2][3] Christian Zionism does not necessarily imply a long-term concern for the jewish people or Judaism, since the desired end time can be interpreted as causing the death of most jews (and most of humanity) with the rewarded remnant all being Christians. However, since the biblical text is filled with references to God's chosen people, it is common for Christian Zionists to emphasize the jewish roots of Christianity, and even to promote jewish practices and Hebrew terminology as part of their own practice (see also Judaising and Noahidism). A 2014 survey of different US religious groups stated that

"Evangelicals also hold very positive views of jews, with white evangelical Protestants giving jews an average thermometer rating of 69. Only jews themselves rate jews more positively. But that warmth is not mutual: despite evangelicals’ warm feelings toward jews, jews tend to give evangelicals a much cooler rating (34 on average)." jews gave Evangelicals the lowest rating of all religious groups.[4]

Christians Zionists have sometimes criticized influential individual jews, sometimes including them in conspiracy theories, such as regarding a New World Order, but regarding such jews emphasized their implied non-jewishness, such due to some form of deviance from religious/Orthodox Judaism, while ignoring such jews otherwise promoting jewish ethnic interests.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ Regina Sharif, Non-jewish Zionism, Its Roots in Western History, Zed, 1983, page 10 "Prior to the Reformation, traditional Catholic thought had no place for the possibility of a jewish return to Palestine nor any such concept as the existence of a jewish nation."
  2. ↑ Kevin MacDonald. Christian Zionism. http://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2010/03/kevin-macdonald-christian-zionism/
  3. ↑ Kevin MacDonald’s Preface to Giles Corey’s The Sword of Christ https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2020/08/11/kevin-macdonalds-preface-to-giles-coreys-the-sword-of-christ/
  4. ↑ How Americans Feel About Religious Groups http://www.pewforum.org/2014/07/16/how-americans-feel-about-religious-groups/
  5. ↑ Christian Zionism as a Parasitic Ideology https://www.theoccidentalobserver.net/2021/02/06/christian-zionism-as-a-parasitic-ideology/
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