Neo-Christian Pastors like Robert Jeffress of the First Baptist Church of Dallas and John Hagee of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, TX were bookends for the inaugural celebration of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. Jeffress offered up the prayer of dedication and Hagee the benediction. Israeli newspaper Haaretz described Jeffress & Hagee as part of the “axis of fundamentalist, messianic End-Times-adoring elements that increasingly dominate ties between the two countries [Israel & US].”
Neo-Christian Pastor Robert Jeffress, a spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, offered up the prayer at the inauguration of Teh US embassy in Jerusalem.
In this 25 minute podcast, Chuck Carlson and members of We Hold These Truths delved into the phenomena of “Neo-Christianity,” often referred to as “Christian Zionism,” that puts Israel’s interests ahead of their Palestinian brothers and sister in Christ. For background see: Raabi Tuly Weisz – “Time to start crediting the Christians – While you are rejoicing tomorrow for the diplomatic and religious achievements that the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem represents, thank the Christian Zionists, too,” Haaretz – “Messianic U.S.-Israel Axis Showcased at Jerusalem Embassy Ceremony Is Gut-punch for Most American Jews,” Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer: “ANGLICAN “PEACEMAKER” CALLS FOR CHRISTIANS TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION IN ENDING ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT,”
