Pastor Warns Against Antisemitism Threatening Republican Party Support for Israel
In a fervent call to action, a prominent Christian pastor is urging conservatives to resist the rising tide of antisemitism that he fears could undermine Republican Party support for Israel. Pastor Dumisani Washington, who leads the effort to unite Christians, Jews, and African descent communities through the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, emphasized the spiritual and political consequences of losing this critical alliance.
Washington expressed his concerns during an interview, questioning, “How do we expect the blessings of God on our nation, which we’ve experienced for the length of our nation — and much of that has to do with both our Philo-semitism and our stand with Israel — if we begin to lose support even on the right?”
While Washington identifies as a registered independent, he is sounding the alarm over the potential spiritual repercussions if the right wing follows the left in diminishing support for Israel. “Because the left — unfortunately, if it recovers, it’s going to be a while — we are now in danger spiritually,” he stated.
Recent surveys highlight the Democratic Party’s declining approval ratings, potentially linked to internal tensions over antisemitism. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll conducted in March showed only 37% of approval among over 2,746 registered voters, a slight improvement from February’s 36%. Meanwhile, a NBC News poll indicated just 27% of voters held a positive view of the Democrats.
Washington points to figures such as Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib as evidence of the Democratic Party’s struggles with antisemitism. He argues that leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer have not adequately addressed these issues.
Despite former President Donald Trump’s efforts to maintain a robust U.S.-Israel relationship, Washington is concerned about antisemitic influences gaining traction on the right. He criticized Tucker Carlson’s platforming of anti-Israel sentiments, referencing Carlson’s controversial interview with Munther Isaac, which drew sharp rebukes for allegedly supporting groups hostile to Israel.
Historians also criticized Carlson for featuring Darryl Cooper, who suggested that Winston Churchill was more villainous than Adolf Hitler. “Tucker also has his First Amendment rights; we’re not trying to stop his First Amendment,” Washington stated. “We’re saying, where are the big voices on the right calling out Tucker Carlson and calling out Candace Owens?”
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has faced backlash for her remarks on Israel, including accusations of genocide against Israel following a 2023 Hamas attack. Her contentious stance has led to her departure from The Daily Wire and her being named “Antisemite of the Year” by the watchdog group StopAntisemitism.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
