Ask a Pastor Column

Q: Why does it seem like the Jews are disliked by many today? Is it because they are accused of crucifying Jesus? Does the Bible support antisemitism?

A: There is indeed a considerable amount of negative feeling towards the Nation of Israel and Jewish people present in the world today. Historically, the Jews’ rejection of Jesus has been used in an attempt to justify that bias. But I think the bias itself goes far deeper, originating in one of the most fundamental sins known to man: jealousy.

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