Zionism, Racism, the Gospel, and the War in Israel-Palestine: Tony Deik

Aug 19, 2024

Tony Deik, a Palestinian Christian and PhD candidate in New Testament studies, shares his insights on the complex realities of the Israel-Palestine situation. He explores whether Zionism is inherently racist and discusses the Christian response to these contentious themes. The conversation touches on the emotional aftermath of the October 7 events, addressing issues of colonialism and resilience. Deik advocates for unbiased news while examining the theological implications of Christian Zionism, ultimately encouraging a nuanced understanding of justice that transcends ethnic divisions.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Reflections on Resilience Amidst Conflict

02:18 • 2min

Dialogues on Christian Zionism

04:37 • 17min

Understanding Resistance in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

22:03 • 2min

Complexities of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

23:58 • 22min

Navigating Unbiased News and Understanding Military Directives

45:40 • 3min

Confronting Christian Zionism: Theology and Justice

48:57 • 19min

Exploring Zionism and Racism: A Theological Reflection

01:08:24 • 2min

Tony Deik is a member of the Networking Team and Board of Directors of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation, Lecturer in Biblical Studies for Bethlehem Bible College, and Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. He is a PhD candidate in New Testament studies at the University of Aberdeen and Trinity College, Bristol. His dissertation explores biblical and Graeco-Roman conceptions of justice. A Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Tony has lived and ministered in several different contexts over the last thirteen years, including in the Philippines, Hong Kong, England, Palestine, and Bolivia. In this podcast conversation, Tony and I catch up on our new relationship that was formed back in December 2023 and discuss the situation in Israel-Palestine in a free flowing manner. We cover many topics related to this highly controversial situation including whether zionism is intrisically racist, what's the Christian repsonse to zionism, some facts on the ground regarding Oct 7th (mass rape allegations and the Hannibal directive), why it matters, and many other debated things. Haaretz article on the Hannibal Directive: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-07/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-ordered-hannibal-directive-on-october-7-to-prevent-hamas-taking-soldiers-captive/00000190-89a2-d776-a3b1-fdbe45520000 The second UN report on sexual assualt on Oct 7th: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/world/middleeast/gaza-war-crimes-israel-hamas.html Register for the Austin conference on sexualtiy (Sept 17-18) here: https://www.centerforfaith.com/programs/leadership-forums/faith-sexuality-and-gender-conference-live-in-austin-or-stream-online Register for the Exiles 2 day conference in Denver (Oct 4-5) here: https://theologyintheraw.com/exiles-denver/

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