Allies for Armageddon

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Millions of Christian Zionists in America believe they must provide Israel with unconditional support—moral, financial, political, and military. Guided by a literal interpretation of biblical prophecies, they are convinced that the world is headed toward a final Battle of Armageddon, viewing conflict in the Middle East as part of God's plan. This book delves into the 400-year history of this influential political ideology, dispelling the notion that Christian Zionism is a fleeting trend or fringe belief. It examines the contemporary landscape of Christian Zionism in both Israel and the United States, highlighting the significant influence of religious fundamentalists today. The author engages directly with the movement by interviewing leaders, attending events, and traveling with Christian Zionists in the Holy Land. She also investigates their presence in Israel, revealing a troubling perspective that frames President Bush’s War on Terror as a cosmic struggle between good and evil, with Syria and Iran as embodiments of darkness. This viewpoint is not uncommon; an estimated fifteen to twenty million Americans share it, with nearly one in three believing that God granted Israel to the Jews as a precursor to the Battle of Armageddon and Jesus’ Second Coming. The book concludes by assessing the impact of Christian Zionists on American foreign policy in the Middle East and relations with European allies since 9/11.