Too often, scripture is used to justify violence in Palestine-Israel.

In this podcast episode, Pastor Munther Isaac explores how biblical concepts of land covenant have been misappropriated and weaponized to deny the humanity and rights of Palestinians.

Pastor Munther Isaac examines Pope Leo XIV's powerful first encyclical, and its challenges to theological assumptions that have long justified Christian support for war.

Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice.

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Pastor Munther Isaac responds to the recent attack on a nun in Jerusalem. Israel claims that it's a safe haven for Christians in the Middle East. We all know that's not true.

Munther is the founding director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. For more, visit https://bipj.org.

Over the last 3 years, renowned Evangelical ethicist and author Russell Moore has written multiple articles that reveal glaring disregard to the lives and dignity of the Palestinians, and ignorance about the situation in Palestine/Israel. Palestinian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds!Support the work we're doing here by becoming a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide For more responses about Palestinian Christians, see www.bipj.info#israel #palestine #gaza #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #evangelicals

Palestinian pastor and Theologian Munther Isaac offers some reflections on the on-going US-Israeli war on Iran, and offers a historical and Biblical alternative grounded in faith and peacemaking.

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Daniel Bannoura, PhD, is joined by Palestinian pastor and theologian Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Dr. Tony Deik to respond to the controversial conversation between Tucker Carlson and the U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.✨Join Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem and attend the Christ at the Checkpoint conference. For information and to register, visit christatthecheckpoint.com. When registering use the coupon code ATD25 to get a 25% discount.✨Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠#israel #palestine #gaza #bethlehem #holyland #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #tuckercarlson #christianzionism

Israeli prime minister Netanyahu keeps claiming that Israel is a safe-haven for Christians. Is that true? Palestinian Christian theologian and pastor Munther Isaac responds to these claims.Rev. Munther Isaac is the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope in Ramallah, Palestine. He is also the director of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice. Check out www.new.bipj.org for more.

PCPSR Survey: Migration of Palestinian Christians: Drivers and Means of Combating it, https://pcpsr.org/en/node/806

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Rev. Munther Isaac is joined by Daniel Bannoura and Tony Deik to discuss a problematic recent article published at The Gospel Coalition. The article titled "Beyond Slogans: A Christian Perspective on Gaza" peddles in distortions and harmful rhetoric that obfuscates the situation in Palestine and the experience of Palestinian Christians. To read the article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christian-perspective-gazaIf you enjoy Across the Divide, consider supporting our work on PatreonFollow Across the Divide for more on YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠

Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.

In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Pastor Munther Isaac and Palestinian theologian Tony Deik discuss the controversial interview between Tucker Carlson and US senator Ted Cruz where Cruz argued that Christians are commanded, based on Genesis 12:3, to support and “bless” the political state of Israel. Munther and Tony respond to Cruz’s claims and give a proper explanation of Genesis 12:3, the meaning of blessing, and how it applies to us today.

Tony Deik is a Palestinian biblical scholar and theologian from Bethlehem, Palestine. He is a member of the leadership team of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation, lecturer in Biblical Studies at Bethlehem Bible College, and research associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. Tony’s research interest revolves around the biblical text, its ancient meaning, and its modern relevance especially in contexts of oppression and marginalization.

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In this episode of the Christ at the checkpoint podcast, Rev. Dr. Jack Sara gives a Palestinian evangelical leader responds to statements made by prominent American evangelical leaders and gives a strong rebuke to American Christian Zionism.

Rev. Dr. Jack Sara is the President of Bethlehem Bible College. Born and raised in the Old City of Jerusalem, Jack studied at Bethlehem Bible College after committing his life to Christ and his teachings. He soon became a member and leader in the ministry of the Jerusalem Alliance Church who in turn recognized his gifts and calling and encouraged him to go and study further for the work of the Gospel. Acting upon this directive, Jack went to the Philippines to study at the Alliance Biblical Seminary where he earned his M.Div degree.

He then returned to Jerusalem and began ministering in full-time capacity with his church and teaching part-time at BBC. After serving and leading the church for 13 years as a senior pastor, he and other like-minded leaders, saw the Alliance church become a church planting movement and a catalyst church in reaching out to the Palestinian people and Arabs with the love of Christ through a variety of means. Rev. Jack holds a doctorate degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Missions and Cross-Cultural Studies. Rev. Jack travels around the globe, teaching about Missions and Cross-Cultural work in the Middle East. Dr. Jack also is a consultant for the World Evangelical Alliance for the Middle East & North Africa.

Rev. Jack is an ordained minister with Evangelical Alliance Church in the Holy Land where he still maintains an overseeing role with the leadership of the churches. He has also worked extensively in the areas of peace & reconciliation.

Here are the references to the statements quoted in this episode: 

https://m.jpost.com/christianworld/article-845212

https://www.jns.org/us-christians-reaffirm-israels-right-to-biblical-heartland-ahead-of-trumps-decision-on-annexation/

https://www.foxnews.com/world/leading-evangelicals-push-have-president-trump-recognize-israeli-sovereignty-over-biblical-heartland

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/11/12/politics/mike-huckabee-palestinian-comments-trump-israel-ambassador?cid=ios_app

https://www.jns.org/in-historic-first-huckabee-prays-in-shiloh-as-part-of-official-visit-to-samaria/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-rep-tim-walberg-suggests-gaza-handled-nagasaki-hiroshima-rcna145752

https://www.newsweek.com/pro-trump-pastor-hopes-israel-war-sparks-jesus-return-1833972

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