The people of Palestine are caught in the crosshairs of the only significant religious system in the history of the human race with a sociopolitical structure of laws that mandate violence against the infidel. While much has been made about the state of Israel and the several shades of Zionism that play a role in its complicated history, it is impossible to accurately assess the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without understanding the most important factor of them all—Islam.
Over 40 years ago while working with Dr Ted Baehr, founder of the Christian Film & Television Commission, I was privileged to meet Hank Hanegraaff & his lovely wife. He had an incredible photographic memory for Scripture later becoming “The Bible Answer Man” with the Christian Research Institute. He employs a wealth of Scriptural knowledge.
While there are people of other faiths (such as Christians) that live in the land called Palestine—I have close, personal friends among them—the majority of the people occupying this territory are Muslims and all of the citizens are led by Hamas, a militant Islamic organization with connections throughout the Islamic world that undoubtedly and unabashedly desire the destruction of all Jews along with the death of America and ultimately the West. This cannot be overstated and any intentions of a peaceful resolution to this conflict are in direct contradiction with the ideology of Islam—most notably Jihad against the infidel.
Make no mistake—in a time of civilizational crisis—Islam is at the heart of this clash of civilizations. In times like these, where honest information is in short supply, it is imperative that we lean on the counsel of experts in our pursuit of discernment, which is precisely why Hank Hanegraaff, the host of the 𝘉𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯 broadcast and the 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 podcast, is joined by Robert Spencer one of the, world’s leading experts on Islam, on this episode of the 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘜𝘯𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 podcast to discuss what he deems “The Palestinian Delusion.”
Topics discussed include: Why is it so difficult to discuss Islam without being labeled hateful, bigoted or Islamophobic? (12:22); how and when did Islam begin to call for religiously mandated warfare? (14:56); what is meant by the protest chant, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”? (19:38); how important is the Levant? (21:48); is Islam anti-Semitic and anti-Christian? (24:55); the end of the world according to Islam (27:53); “welcoming the stranger” and the emphasis on hospitality in Islam (34:26); is there any real hope for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine? (40:28); the history of the Palestinian flag and nationality (44:29); the history of the Arab-Israeli Peace Process and the Camp David Accords (52:21); “the right of conquest” has been recognized throughout history (1:01:11); the dangers of Christian Zionism and the influence of John Hagee (1:07:03); understanding the PLO, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood (1:15:52); Obama vs. Israel (1:23:50); why did Obama and the subsequent Biden administration go so soft on Iran? (1:29:21); why have we seen a surge in support for Palestine? (1:32:53); the rise of anti-Semitism since October 7th (1:35:18); is there a solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict? (1:37:17); why was Robert Spencer fired in 2011? (1:40:01); Robert Spencer’s upcoming book Muhammad: A Critical Biography (1:45:10).
Liberty or death? Interesting concept. Most would prefer life in comfortable slavery. In my estimation those who live in fear of death are dead already. Do they not know that executioners prefer to put a mask over the faces of those whom they are executing? That way they don’t have to see their victims suffer.
If the Christian is to love God with all the heart and neighbor as self, what are we doing? Many Christians live in Gaza so why are we allowing, supporting & funding, exploding cell phones, the raping of young girls and women, the killing of children, while destroying hospitals funded by the US and the pathetic Biden Harris cartel (clown show) destroying America if not to awaken, We The People, who truly serve Jesus Christ.
In His Service
John 8:32