Culture, Faith and Politics with Pat Kahnke Facing Gaza as a Christian: I'm Afraid I've Been Silent For Too Long
Aug 2, 2025
Rev. Tihomir Kukolja, a global Christian leader shaped by the Balkans war, joins the conversation to tackle the challenging topic of Gaza. He shares his journey from silence to dialogue, emphasizing the need for Christians to express their views without fostering anti-Semitism. Kukolja distinguishes between critique of Israeli policy and hatred, criticizing harmful dispensationalist theology that influences evangelical support. He recounts personal encounters with Palestinian Christians that have reshaped his perspective, urging a nuanced approach to these urgent issues.
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Begin Before You Know Everything
- Pat admits he's delayed speaking about Israel-Palestine because he felt he needed a complete understanding before commenting.
- He realizes perfection won't come and decides to begin learning publicly to avoid remaining silent.
Learn To Distinguish Critique From Prejudice
- Do separate legitimate criticism of Israel's government from anti-Semitic tropes by doing the work to learn distinctions.
- Try to engage carefully and repent of prior silence when necessary, rather than remaining silent out of fear.
Bad Eschatology Has Real-World Costs
- Pat identifies evangelical eschatology as a major factor worsening the conflict by enabling harmful political actions.
- He urges listeners to reconsider end-times frameworks that may fuel real-world harm.