Bring Me the Head of Carrie Prejean
All the head-hunting for alleged antisemites does is diminish support for 1948 Israel.
Vatican II’s Framework That the Church Is the “New Israel”
With the rise of Christian Zionism, it is important to revisit the true understanding of the Church’s relationship to the Jewish people and nation.
The Growing Conservative Schism and How to Avoid It
A schism threatens to tear apart the Right, one whose epicenter lies not in America but in Israel.
Why a Catholic Cannot Reduce the Promise Made to Israel to a Political Project
A Catholic must first understand the true nature of the modern State of Israel before deciding what support—if any—to offer.
Honor the Jews With Honesty: A Reply to Professor George
We must be precise and consistent with the Church’s tradition when discussing the role of the Jews in the process of salvation.
Israel is a Problem
The recent attack on a Catholic Church in Gaza is just the latest atrocity committed by the state of Israel, yet many Catholics continue to support Israel. What is the proper Catholic response to what is going on in the Middle East?
Time for Trump to Show Mark Levin and the War Party the Door
Many in the Middle-East foreign policy corps have been trying to co-opt MAGA into supporting war and regime change in Iran.
We Were Always at War with Iran
A war between the United States and Iran is looking imminently possible: Should Catholics support such a war?
The Name-Calling on the Right
We need to allow vigorous debate in the public square on the actions of Israel and stop the name-calling.
Theo Von vs. Laura Loomer for the Soul of the MAGA Movement
Popular influencers Theo Von and Laura Loomer represent the clear choice for the future emerging within the MAGA Republican party.
Forgive Douglas Murray, For He Knows Not What He Does
Was Murray’s intent to defend Western Civilization or to betray it to an Israel First agenda?
Pope Francis’ Condemnation of Gaza “Genocide” Reflects Traditional Catholic Doctrine
Pope Francis’ recent observations on the situation of the Palestinians in Gaza are well-founded and not at all unjustified. His statements are very much in keeping with the facts, Catholic moral teaching, and the historic views of the popes.
“America First” Does Not Mean Unlimited Support for Israel
Trump and his supporters have touted an “America First” agenda, but this goes out the window when it comes to Israel.
America’s Unconditional Support for Israel: A Flawed Policy
There hardly seems to be any compelling moral rationale for what has become an uncritical and uncompromising rapport with Israelis, more so under the present Netanyahu government.
Anti-Christian Sentiment and Persecution in the Holy Land
There has been an increase in anti-Christian sentiment in the Holy Land, driven by the fervent growth of Israeli ultra-nationalism, which calls for a theocratic Jewish state.
Can Catholics be Zionists? (Guest: Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas)
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has led many Catholics to side with Israel for theological reasons, believing God has promised certain land to the Jewish people. Is this legitimate? Are Catholic obligated to defend the modern state of Israel?
Against Catholic Zionism
For orthodox Christians, in no way can the establishment of a modern State of Israel be confused with the fulfillment of the promises given to Abraham because Jesus is the true fulfillment of those promises.
The Danger of Expanding the Definition of Anti-Semitism
In the rush to condemn anti-Semitism, lawmakers may end up making basic Christian truths illegal to proclaim.
America Must Stay Out of Other Nations’ Ethnic Conflicts
The same pitfalls of well-meaning Americans going on the internet and crying for the United States to involve itself in ethnic conflicts applies just as well in the case of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as in the case of Ukraine.
No Prince, No Peace
President Donald Trump released his long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan Tuesday, promising a “new dawn” for the region. This comes after the failed $50 billion plan presented last July by the President’s counselor and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Dubbed the “Deal of the Century” by the White House, it aimed to establish financial infrastructure in the Palestinian … Read more