Reverend Dr. Robert O. Smith
Lecturer, religious thinker and ordained Christian minister who researches the historical roots of Christian Zionism and its political impact; former director for mission in the Middle East for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and author on the topic.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
How Christian Zionism Hijacked Christianity with Reverend Robert Owen Smith
Reverend Dr. Robert O. Smith, an ordained minister and scholar on Christian Zionism, delves into the historical roots of this movement. He shares his transformation from a Pentecostal upbringing to a critical thinker through encounters with Palestinians. Topics include the deep ties between Christian Zionism and American identity, its historical origins predating Darby, and how these beliefs justified colonization. Smith critiques the uncritical adoption of Christian Zionism by politicians, highlighting impacts on Palestinian Christians and global implications in legal contexts.
