Jay'sAnalysis Redacted: EXPOSED: How the CIA Influenced Christianity in America w Jay Dyer
Dec 29, 2025
Jay Dyer, an author and cultural analyst, dives into the intriguing intersection of Christianity and politics. He discusses his evangelical roots and the rise of dispensationalism tied to Zionism. Dyer critiques the CIA's influence on churches during the Cold War, linking them to espionage and soft power. He explores modern spiritual movements, warning against cult-like influences and how they serve geopolitical agendas. Ultimately, he champions Orthodoxy for its tradition and continuity as a safeguard against corruption.
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Origins Of Christian Zionism
- Dispensationalist Christian Zionism grew from 19th-century Plymouth Brethren ideas and was pushed by wealthy geopolitical interests.
- Jay Dyer links the Schofield Study Bible and promotion campaigns to early 20th-century Zionist-geopolitical influence.
Evangelicalism As Soft Power
- Evangelical movements have been co-opted as tools of U.S. geopolitical strategy since the Cold War.
- Dyer cites AFRICOM promotion and Pentagon links to Campus Crusade for Christ as examples of soft-power use.
Calvary Chapel Origins And Scandals
- Jay Dyer recounts origins of Calvary Chapel figures and alleges CIA and military involvement in early charismatic circles.
- He names Paul Cain and Lonnie Frisbee and describes later exposures and scandals around them.