Battle for the soul of American Christianity runs through Israel
Since the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, we’ve seen Christian support for Israel progressively shrink, especially among Gen Z. For instance, a Pew poll in July found that only 32%…
Assessment
A generational fracture is opening within American Christianity over support for Israel, driven by shifting views among younger believers and the rise of anti-Zionist rhetoric wrapped in Christian language. The polling data shows a steep decline in favorable opinions of Israelis among Americans under 30, and even the traditionally loyal white evangelical bloc is eroding. This trend poses a strategic challenge for pro-Israel advocacy, which now must find ways to engage a generation that is increasingly skeptical of its core message.