‘Greater Israel’: How Christian Zionism infiltrated US policy
Summary
An Al Jazeera documentary examines how Christian Zionist beliefs have influenced U.S. politics and support for Israel. It focuses on Pastor John Hagee, evangelical voters, and the role of lobbying and donations in carrying these views into policy.Key Facts
- The 22-minute documentary, directed by Awad Joumaa, traces Christian Zionism from English religious movements to U.S. politics.
- Pastor John Hagee says biblical promises include territories across the modern Middle East.
- Hagee founded Christians United for Israel, which says it has more than 10 million members.
- The article says white evangelical Protestants make up about 13 percent of U.S. adults, or roughly 35 million people, and most identify as Republican.
- A 2018 LifeWay Research survey cited in the article found that 80 percent of evangelicals viewed Israel’s creation in 1948 as a fulfilment of biblical prophecy.
- The article cites a 2024 Chicago Council survey in which 64 percent of white evangelicals said Israel’s actions in Gaza were justified and 60 percent opposed cutting U.S. military aid to Israel.
- The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews says it has raised more than $3.6 billion since 1983, with 92 percent of its donors identifying as Christian.
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