This episode of “The Story” delves into the rest of the file on Christian Zionism, its theological roots, and its impact on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It also reveals the contradictions within this ideology and how it is exploited to justify extremist political agendas. What is its influence on American policies? And how has it contributed to justifying Israel’s actions against the Palestinian people? Presented by: Fairouz Ziani
00:00 Introduction
03:30 Zionism as a Christian Evangelical Idea Before It Was Jewish
05:03 Colonial Britain and the Preparatory Stages for the Return of Christ
07:31 The Battle of Armageddon and the Mutual Exploitation of Both Sides
13:35 The Biblical Narrative and the Embassy Move: Giving the Green Light for Destruction
21:53 Welcoming the Guests and Starting the Discussion
22:08 What is “Christian Zionism” and How Does It Interpret Texts Religiously?
25:02 How did the West transform from “anti-Semitism” to an ally of Zionism?
27:44 Evangelical colonial missions and the groundwork laid for the Zionist project in the region
32:01 How do Christian and Jewish Zionism view the idea of ”the annihilation of the Jews”?
34:14 Israel’s transformation from a “secular state” to a “theocratic kingdom”
36:58 The dangers of the “sovereignty” movement and the manipulation of American foreign policy through myths
40:22 The rise of the global fascist right and the targeting of Islam and Muslims
41:39 The plan to demolish Al-Aqsa Mosque and build the Third Temple: A religious or military plan?
45:30 “Functional Zionism” and the mechanisms for confronting this ideology in the region
47:42 The ban on DNA testing in Israel and the importance of gaining time for the benefit of Palestinian rights
50:02 Conclusion
