Christian Zionism In The News
Black and Palestinian Christians Unite in Following Jesus the Liberator
October 6, 2021
Rally at the Historic Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany. Montecruz Foto. Creative Commons (public Domain).
Because freedom is a crucial aspect of the Christian life (for example, see John 8:32 and Galatians 5:1), Black and Palestinian Christians have united in a shared struggle for both physical and spiritual freedom. In their Spirit-led alliances they emphasize the centrality of liberation in the experience of salvation through Jesus Christ. This article traces the history and theology of mutual support between Palestinians and Blacks working together in Christian contexts.
The article, which appeared in the June 2021 issue of Sojourners, was written by Matthew Vega. Vega is a graduate of Wheaton College and a doctoral candidate at the University of Chicago Divinity School. His primary focus is on analyzing and nurturing helpful relationships between faith communities.
To view Vega’s article (click here): Black and Palestinians’ Struggle for Freedom.