"Is it anti-Semitic to criticize Israel?" It is one of the most asked and most misunderstood questions in the conversation around Israel today. And the answer is more nuanced than most people are willing to admit.

So what actually separates legitimate criticism of Israel from anti-Semitism? And where does that line get crossed?

In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah and Olivia tackle the questions their audience has been sending in, including the legal definition of genocide, what is really happening on the ground in Gaza right now, and why the Hamas-led exploitation of Palestinian civilians is not making Western headlines.

We unpack:

⚖️ Where legitimate criticism of Israel ends and anti-Semitism begins

🚢 What Gaza flotillas actually are and why Israel boards them

🌍 What life in Gaza really looks like right now

📰 The Hamas corruption story Western media is not covering

🧠 How to talk about Israel critically without crossing into anti-Semitic tropes

🙏 How Christians can hold both compassion and critical thinking at the same time

Article about Gaza conditions: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkdqkhwpzl#google_vignette

Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.

Passages exists to build a community of Christians who are informed, engaged, and connected to Israel and the Jewish people.

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"Christian Zionist" is being used as an insult. But what does it actually mean, and should Christians who support Israel be ashamed of the label?

In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah and Olivia answer listener and live audience questions on some of the most pressing topics in the Christian and Israel conversation, from whether support for Israel is conditional on Israel's spiritual state, to the loneliness that comes with standing publicly for Israel in today's climate.

They cover whether Christian Zionism requires a specific end times view, how to raise kids with biblical literacy and a heart for Israel, how to share the gospel with Jewish friends without watering down the truth, and why so many pro-Israel Christians feel isolated and what to do about it.

Want to connect with a community of Christians who care about Israel? Visit www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.

Is Christianity actually legal in Israel? Can Christians openly worship, evangelize, and build churches there, or is the reality very different from what people are being told online?

In this episode of Passages Pulse, Josiah McGee and Olivia Layne tackle one of the biggest questions flooding social media right now: has Israel outlawed Christianity?

As viral claims spread accusing Israel of suppressing Christians and banning evangelism, Josiah and Olivia break down what Israeli law actually says, what Christians experience on the ground, and why so much misinformation is shaping the conversation.

We unpack:

⛪ Whether Christians can legally worship and open churches in Israel

📖 What Israeli law actually says about evangelism and conversion

⚖️ The truth behind claims that Christianity has been “outlawed”

🧠 Why so many viral narratives about Israel and Christians lack important context

🌍 The complicated reality facing Christians in the West Bank

📣 How social media and influencers shape public perception about Israel

🙏 How Christians should think critically, pursue truth, and respond wisely

Disclaimer: Individual views expressed in this episode are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Passages.

Want to learn more about Passages? Visit www.passagesisrael.org and follow us on Instagram @passagesisrael.