Several months ago Christianity Today produced a video series intended to justify Israel’s war against the people of Gaza.
My friend, Dr. Rob Dalrymple, has watched these videos and in the process
of writing a series of responses to these heavily prejudiced productions.
Rob’s second post is titled “When Injustice Isn’t Injustice and Justice is Injustice.” I encourage you to read both posts. Below is a brief excerpt from post number two:
As the church, we are called to cry out against injustice. We are to weep with those who suffer injustices. We are to condemn those who commit injustice. And we are to demand justice; especially for the sake of the oppressed.
Yet, when it comes to the actions of Israel we get a little uneasy. (Even this last sentence is sure to ruffle some feathers).
When the conversation turns to Israel and its assault on Gaza, some unwritten (though they are practically written on stone) rules are invoked before the conversation is allowed to proceed.
First, there must be an unequivocal condemnation of Hamas. Check.
This includes their attack on Oct 7 and their stated goal of annihilating Israel. Check.
Second, there must be a complete acknowledgment of Israel’s existential fear of annihilation. Check
Third, there must be a condemnation of antisemitism. Check.
Once these boxes are all checked, the conversation may continue.
You can read the entire post here.
