Origins of Christian Zionism, How It Corrupted American Christianity and Why It’s Finally Collapsing

Christian Zionism stems from dispensationalism, a 19th-century theological framework that posits God operates through distinct historical epochs, prioritizing the nation-state of Israel over the universal Church. This theology, popularized by the Scofield Reference Bible, has been leveraged to align American evangelical support with the political objectives of the Israeli government. J.D. Hall, a theological writer, argues that this perspective contradicts historic covenant theology, which views the promises of Abraham as fulfilled through faith in Jesus Christ rather than ethnic lineage. The modern state of Israel actively promotes this ideology in American churches through significant financial investment in public diplomacy, including digital targeting and propaganda. This influence has effectively transformed a religious belief into a political tool, often justifying military actions and the marginalization of Christians in the Holy Land under the guise of divine mandate.