Yaqeen Podcast Reverend Calls Out Christian Zionists | Gaza Diaries | Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac and Dr. Omar Suleiman
May 15, 2025
Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian pastor and advocate for Palestinian rights, joins Dr. Omar Suleiman to address the struggles of Palestinian Christians in a fractured landscape. They question why many Western Christians support Israel, despite calls for justice. The conversation highlights the devastating impact of violence on Gaza’s Christian community and the historical coexistence of Christians and Muslims in the region. They advocate for interfaith collaboration to resist occupation and promote compassionate narratives, particularly among American evangelicals.
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Palestinian Christians' Erasure
- Palestinian Christians face erasure in Western discourse despite their historical presence since Jesus's birth in Bethlehem.
- The conflict is not religious but about occupation and colonization, a narrative often distorted by a Zionist agenda.
No Christian-Only Solution
- Palestinian Christians cannot seek aid in isolation due to shared struggle with all Palestinians.
- Ending occupation and apartheid is necessary for the survival of Christians and all Palestinians.
Muslim-Christian Coexistence in Palestine
- Palestinian Muslims and Christians share 1,400 years of coexistence and cultural identity as proud Arabs.
- Misrepresenting Muslims as oppressors of Christians ignores true sources of conflict and Israel's apartheid policies.