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War in the Middle East is about oil, payback, and selfishness, and the answer to war is Jesus, a humanity made in the image of God, and an appeal to commonsense.

How many must die for peace in Israel's war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran? Why do Christians ignore the suffering of the innocent in these conflicts? Can true Christians be so blind to the suffering of others? What is spiritual adultery and are Christians today guilty of it?

We are all responsible for this mess, morally and spiritually. The failure for Israel to find peace is the failure of the world

What is the truth about the Iran Israel War? The fruit of the Spirit includes love, and today, with the Iran-Israel war, you see only hate and cheering by many churches who have lost their way, lost their love, and lost their Lord.

The West's war against Russia is another crusade against the East where faith and flag have been mixed together. More lies have been promoted about Russia in these two years than the entire history of the Cold War.

Will Trump Save America? The future of America is and will be one where the state views its own citizens as the enemy. Christians ought to look to Jesus, not the President for help in their time of trouble.

The British and other European empires were very open about imperialism, but the American empire is a secret empire because it is widely denied. Across Europe, America prepares to topple Russia, and across the Asia Pacific, America prepares to take out China. Christians are on board because they believe God is on America's side.

We are not being told the truth about the West's war with Russia and the upcoming war with China. If Trump wins the 2024 election, he will be the face of America's new war against China. If Harris wins, she will preside over the current conflict with Russia. But a bad peace is better than a good war, and Jesus reminds us that Christians are called to be peacemakers. The Bible is very clear, there...

Should Christians oppose war? Should we stand for peace? It is time to choose, whether we let nationalism consume us, or seek a more inclusive future for all those made in the image of God. Join the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he begins a 9-episode series on a Christian response to war. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian perspective.

Jesus brought an end to the logic of revenge by absorbing in his body the sin of the world and satisfying divine justice.

Do Christians and Jews Worship the Same God? Given the support of many Christians for Zionism it might come as a surprise that Christians and Jews do not worship the same God. Christian Zionism is not Christian, and it is not Jewish, it is insulting to Jews because it seeks to hijack Jewish identity, and it is insulting to Christians because it teaches that Jews are God's elect and don't need the...

Unlike many Christian leaders today, Jesus Christ loves the Palestinian people. God did not come only Jewish people, but he came for the whole world, and his love is for all people. Jesus is a man of peace, love, and kindness. Many Christian leaders are fake Christians, they have no humility, they urge us to be sectarian, they hate the people of Gaza, and love the state of Israel, and they ignore...

Christian Zionists ignore the history of Israel and the history of the world to promote a fake history of Israel which promotes American foreign policy.

Why are Christians apologists for genocide? For centuries Jewish people were persecuted by the same people who now claim to be friends of Israel. Israel will be betrayed by America one day.

Most people do not believe that Abraham existed, but if he did not, all claims about the land promised are illegitimate. What qualities did Abraham have and how is he our model?

There are two ways of viewing God. One is the religion of the soil, and the other is the religion of revelation. In one, God is a local, tribal deity, stuck in place. In the other is a God who is everywhere, for everyone, and who is not trapped by geography. Which God do you worship?

A kidnapped relative by a foreign power. What to do? In this episode, discover how Abram, the Hebrew fought a decisive war to rescue his estranged nephew Lot. Find out about his alliances, the conflict, and the outcome. The world shakes when a good man goes to war.

Was Abraham a man of peace? In his peace treaty and his purchase of the land for the burial of his wife, Abraham showed himself to be a man of peace. His life is a model for us today.

Was Abraham a good man? He was a man with a generous spirit, who showed generosity to his nephew Lot and also to the people of Sodom.

These days, Abraham has been enlisted as a slogan for the propaganda war in Gaza. Many Christians have weaponized the Bible to promote this war and rationalize the genocide. This series continues its defense of Abraham, a man whose reputation has been slandered by many, but whose story is significant for the identity of billions of people around the world.

Are the dying children of Gaza to blame for something? Many Christians say yes, because their nation refuses to support Israel. Is this true? Today, it is said that about 14,000 children have been killed in Israel's genocide in Gaza, prompted by the events of October 7 last year. Children, it seems, are the ones who suffer around the world, innocent victims of family strife, national neglect and w...

Are the Palestinian people cursed by God? For many Evangelical, Protestant American Christians, the answer is yes, for according to Genesis 12, all nations must bless Israel or be cursed by God. But what does Genesis 12 say? The way this chapter has been used by the Christians who stand with Israel is scandalous, it is fraudulent, and it is without merit. We are free, to stand with whomever we wan...

What are the consequences of genocide in Gaza? What is happening in this conflict and how can we understand it from a Christian perspective? What do the genocide accounts of the Hebrew Bible tell us today about the identity of God?

Is Israel engaged in Genocide in Gaza? Netanyahu invoked an ancient story and invited a cycle of retaliation. The genocide accounts in the Hebrew Bible are at the heart of Israel's identity and yet, are deeply troubling, both in terms of understanding ourselves and God.

Does God support genocide in Gaza? Why do so many American Protestants stand with Israel and against Palestinians? What is Exemption Theology and why is it important to understand what it is and what drives it? Why does America really stand with the state of Israel? Join Dr Michael J. Sutton in episode 2 of this fourth series of Freedom Matters Today, titled 'Does God Stand with Israel?' Freedom M...