2006-10-25 16:17:38 · 10 answers · asked by list 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nothing. Zionism is an internal Jewish issue. Some people want to coopt it for their own perposes, but it's not their business.
2006-10-27 09:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar with the exact definition of zionism, but the essence of the concept of zionism is to establish a kingdom, or government in Israel that is for the Jewish people.
Evangelical Christians believe that the establishment of Israel as a Nation is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophesy, so they tend to support it. It's kind of strange because Judaism of course rejects Jesus as the Messiah. But the Evangelical's believe that in the End Times there will be a mass conversion of Jews to Christianity. I personally tend to believe that is true, and we are seeing the onset of that. I can't say I'm in favor of everything the government of Israel does, or I'm in favor of affiliating with non-believers in Christ, but Christians are curious about Judaism, because they love the Old Testament. Many Christians share similar family values with conservative Jews. And of course many Christians feel bad about what Hitler and the Nazi's did, although I find that Hitler was actually more secular than Christian, and the danger is in secular ideology rather than Christian ideology, but that's another discussion.
The Christian idea of Zion is the Messiah Jesus as King of Kings seated in Jerusalem. The Jewish idea of Zion is the Messiah (yet to be named) as the King of Israel. The establishment of Isreal is just seen as a positive step, or proof of the prophecy in the Bible about Israel becoming a nation again.
2006-10-25 23:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zionism, in reality, has nothing to do with biblical Christianity. However, some fundamentalist zealots err in thinking that they are helping fulfill prophecy by being a friend to Israel.
I do not object to being a friend to Israel, but Israel is no longer God's chosen people. All people of biblical faith are God's people, regardless of nationality or language, social standing or sex.
2006-10-25 23:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by mediocritis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Zionists were helped by Christians, especially in Britain.
Haven't you heard of "Christian Zionism"?
http://www.answers.com/topic/christian-zionism
2006-10-25 23:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well lets see, first there was Egyptian religion, then the Jews adapted many of the core concepts to flesh out their religion, then Christianity used the Jewish religion as a baseline and evolved a flavor of Christianity, which was used as a baseline to develop thousands of flavors of Christianity today.
But in essence we are all still worshiping Ra.
2006-10-25 23:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by Dane 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Zionists have taken over Christianity in the last century.
2006-10-25 23:26:22 · answer #6 · answered by Chief Slapaho 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking how it is connected with Christian Philosophy..
- It isn't
If you are asking if the Bible supports its modern incarnation..
- It doesn't
If you are asking about its modern affect on some Christians..
- It turns them into stubborn, war-mongering fools.
2006-10-25 23:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by 0sprey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
indirectly probably plenty since zionests are khazars who want to rule the earth and to do that they must control Christians without them knowing it.
2006-10-25 23:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because before christianity was born all are zionisme
it is a root
2006-10-25 23:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
all bible believing christians are pro Israel
2006-10-25 23:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by jp 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋