How Christian Zionism became a key force in U.S. politics
Update: 2025-08-21
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Christian Zionism — the belief that the modern state of Israel fulfills biblical prophecy — has existed as a theological concept for well over a century. But in the past couple decades its political power and influence in the United States has surged, with many of Donald Trump's closest political allies among its adherents.
Today we're taking a look at the theological roots of Christian Zionism, how it became a political force in America, and its impacts on U.S.-Israel policy.
Our guest is Daniel Hummel, the author of Covenant Brothers: Evangelicals, Jews, and U.S.-Israeli Relations.
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So unintelligent people who take poorly translated fables seriously are responsible for the ongoing wars in the Middle East. It’s frustrating, terrifying and yet incredibly boring when they explain it. This was a slog to listen to as someone who doesn’t believe in a man who lives in the sky.