Catholic theologians launch a bold appeal supporting Israel
In the face of rising anti-Zionism and a troubling wave of antisemitism, two Catholic theologians have issued a public appeal that should matter deeply to Jews. Father Antoine Lévy, a Dominican theologian, and Dr. André Villeneuve, a biblical scholar and founder of Catholics for Israel, recently launched “For Zion’s Sake: A Catholic Appeal in Support of Israel.”Their initiative seeks to push back against the growing tendency among some Catholic voices to delegitimize the Jewish state and treat opposition to Israel as a moral or even theological duty.It comes at a moment when Israel continues to face threats from Iran and its proxies, while antisemitic incidents surge globally. For many Jews, the silence or bias coming from certain Christian institutions feels painfully familiar. A disturbing pattern has taken hold: Political accusations of apartheid, colonialism and genocide are often paired with a revived form of supersessionism—the idea that the Church has replaced…
Two Catholic theologians, Father Antoine Lévy and Dr. André Villeneuve, have launched "For Zion's Sake: A Catholic Appeal in Support of Israel" to counter rising anti-Zionism and antisemitism within some Catholic circles. The initiative, which affirms the Jewish people's ongoing covenant with God and their right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland, seeks to challenge the notion that opposition to Israel is a theological duty. The appeal emphasizes that God's promises to the Jewish people remain irrevocable, citing biblical texts and rejecting supersessionism. It calls for a balanced stance that supports Israel's right to exist while acknowledging the suffering of all civilians, and addresses historical Church attitudes towards Zionism, noting the progress made since Nostra Aetate and the establishment of diplomatic relations with Israel. The authors have written to the Pope, urging the Vatican to engage with the theological questions raised by their document.
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