🔴 #Scientific_Analysis / From Theology to Geopolitics: The Impact of “Christian Zionism” on U.S. Foreign Policy
✍️ Mostafa Amiri
🔻 American Evangelicalism, through its particular interpretation of the Bible, has had a significant influence on U.S. foreign policy. This movement, based on a literal interpretation of Scripture, seeks to interpret contemporary events—particularly those concerning the Jewish people in the land of Palestine—through biblical prophecies.
For this reason, it regards support for Israel not as a political choice, but as a message of the Gospel.
▪️ Accordingly, the key foundational components of this American ideology—which has now reached its peak under the Trump administration—can be outlined as follows:
1. God’s Covenant in the Bible
God’s covenant with Israel is eternal. Therefore, the promise of the land granted to the Jewish people—from the Nile to the Euphrates—can never be revoked.
The Church did not replace Israel, and despite the Israelites’ breach of the covenant, God’s covenant with the Jewish people was never annulled.
In fact, there are two valid covenants in the world: one is God’s covenant with Moses, and the other is God’s covenant with Jesus Christ. The New Covenant does not, in any way, invalidate the Old Covenant.
2. From the Church to the Divine Promise
God’s original purpose has been the “eternal salvation of Israel.” When the people of Israel failed to follow Jesus Christ, the Church emerged.
However, at the time of Christ’s return, the Church Age will come to an end. The monotheists will become united, and Israel will become the principal instrument for carrying out God’s purposes in the world.
3. Support for the Jewish People and Israel
Failure to support Israel will bring divine wrath and punishment. Christians must accept literally what is stated in the Book of Genesis concerning the people of Israel:
4. Events Preceding Christ’s Return
The prophecies contained in the Gospel do not merely refer to events that have already occurred throughout history; they also describe future events.
Dispensational Theology divides history into seven periods. American Zionism maintains that we are currently living in the sixth period—the gathering of the Jews in Palestine and the construction of Solomon’s Temple.
After that, with the return of Christ, the seventh period will begin: the thousand-year Messianic reign of peace.
Accordingly, human history is believed to undergo major stages and upheavals:
▪️ The Church Age
▪️ The establishment of Israel
▪️ The construction of the Temple and the Great Tribulation
▪️ The Battle of Armageddon
▪️ The thousand-year Messianic Kingdom
5. Israel as the Fulfillment of Gospel Promises
The establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Palestine is believed to accelerate the fulfillment of biblical promises.
Therefore, humanity should expect the collapse of civilizations, the rise of evil, the disappearance of peace and existing international arrangements, and a test of loyalty to Israel.
Most importantly, political alliances will determine the position of the forces of good in the decisive battle of Armageddon.
6. The “Geopolitical Consequences” of Evangelicalism for U.S. Foreign Policy
▪️ Moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
▪️ Supporting Israeli settlements
▪️ Opposing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state
▪️ Supporting plans associated with “Greater Israel”
🔻 The ultimate outcome of this American project is, in effect, a final blow to the issue of Palestine and peace in the Middle East.
✅ For further reading:
1. Religious Developments in Judaism and Christianity at the Beginning of the Third Millennium, pp. 311–312.
2. Reformed Church in America (RCA), Addressing Christian Zionism for the Sake of a Just Peace, General Synod, 2004. (Link)
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✍️ Mostafa Amiri
🔻 American Evangelicalism, through its particular interpretation of the Bible, has had a significant influence on U.S. foreign policy. This movement, based on a literal interpretation of Scripture, seeks to interpret contemporary events—particularly those concerning the Jewish people in the land of Palestine—through biblical prophecies.
For this reason, it regards support for Israel not as a political choice, but as a message of the Gospel.
▪️ Accordingly, the key foundational components of this American ideology—which has now reached its peak under the Trump administration—can be outlined as follows:
1. God’s Covenant in the Bible
God’s covenant with Israel is eternal. Therefore, the promise of the land granted to the Jewish people—from the Nile to the Euphrates—can never be revoked.
The Church did not replace Israel, and despite the Israelites’ breach of the covenant, God’s covenant with the Jewish people was never annulled.
In fact, there are two valid covenants in the world: one is God’s covenant with Moses, and the other is God’s covenant with Jesus Christ. The New Covenant does not, in any way, invalidate the Old Covenant.
2. From the Church to the Divine Promise
God’s original purpose has been the “eternal salvation of Israel.” When the people of Israel failed to follow Jesus Christ, the Church emerged.
However, at the time of Christ’s return, the Church Age will come to an end. The monotheists will become united, and Israel will become the principal instrument for carrying out God’s purposes in the world.
3. Support for the Jewish People and Israel
Failure to support Israel will bring divine wrath and punishment. Christians must accept literally what is stated in the Book of Genesis concerning the people of Israel:
“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse.”
Genesis 12:3
4. Events Preceding Christ’s Return
The prophecies contained in the Gospel do not merely refer to events that have already occurred throughout history; they also describe future events.
Dispensational Theology divides history into seven periods. American Zionism maintains that we are currently living in the sixth period—the gathering of the Jews in Palestine and the construction of Solomon’s Temple.
After that, with the return of Christ, the seventh period will begin: the thousand-year Messianic reign of peace.
Accordingly, human history is believed to undergo major stages and upheavals:
▪️ The Church Age
▪️ The establishment of Israel
▪️ The construction of the Temple and the Great Tribulation
▪️ The Battle of Armageddon
▪️ The thousand-year Messianic Kingdom
5. Israel as the Fulfillment of Gospel Promises
The establishment of a Jewish state in the land of Palestine is believed to accelerate the fulfillment of biblical promises.
Therefore, humanity should expect the collapse of civilizations, the rise of evil, the disappearance of peace and existing international arrangements, and a test of loyalty to Israel.
Most importantly, political alliances will determine the position of the forces of good in the decisive battle of Armageddon.
6. The “Geopolitical Consequences” of Evangelicalism for U.S. Foreign Policy
▪️ Moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
▪️ Supporting Israeli settlements
▪️ Opposing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state
▪️ Supporting plans associated with “Greater Israel”
🔻 The ultimate outcome of this American project is, in effect, a final blow to the issue of Palestine and peace in the Middle East.
✅ For further reading:
1. Religious Developments in Judaism and Christianity at the Beginning of the Third Millennium, pp. 311–312.
2. Reformed Church in America (RCA), Addressing Christian Zionism for the Sake of a Just Peace, General Synod, 2004. (Link)
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https://t.me/asrzohur110/3296
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