This piece lays out why, this Thanksgiving, faithful Americans must stand firmly with Israel and oppose rising antisemitism, tracing that duty through Scripture, history, and our shared civic values while warning against dismissing extremist influencers who normalize hatred.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude for family, faith, and liberty, and it also invites clear moral choices. As Republicans who hold to the Bible, we recognize a special bond with the Jewish people that goes beyond politics and into covenant promises. That bond calls for vocal support, not polite silence, especially when antisemitism is on the march. Standing with Israel is part of honoring our own religious roots and national character.
History teaches a brutal lesson about what happens when decent people shrug and let fringe voices fester. We cannot write off influencers like Nick Fuentes because extremism rarely stays on the fringe forever. The Holocaust began with a few who were treated as eccentric troublemakers before their lies turned murderous, and apathy from the public and leaders helped it grow. Our duty is to call out dangerous speech early and keep the fabric of civil society intact.
The biblical story is not an abstract backstory for modern politics; it is a living frame for why we act. From the Abrahamic covenant comes a promise about a people and a place that would bless the world. “I will make you into a great nation…. and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” That promise is central to how many Americans of faith view the modern State of Israel.
Paul’s words give the theological backing for Gentile solidarity with the Jewish people and explain why this is not simply a policy choice. “For I tell you that Christ has become a servant to the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy.” This is a conviction that shapes how we respond to attacks on Jews and on Israel.
The story of Israel’s return to its homeland is nothing short of miraculous and must be defended in word and deed. “I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land.” After centuries of exile and persecution, a people returned to their ancestral home, and the modern state was born in a world that did not expect it. Israel’s survival in the face of repeated wars and existential threats is a powerful sign to those who believe in providence.
Isaiah’s question still rings true in our day: “Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment?” The rebirth and resilience of Israel, and the creativity of its people in medicine, agriculture, and technology, are proof of remarkable national vitality. Veterans of faith see echoes of Joshua and the Maccabees in those who defend the nation from onslaughts. Supporting Israel is supporting a people who have endured and thrived under impossible odds.
Scripture also imagines nations answering God’s call to assist in restoration. “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: See, I will beckon to the nations, I will lift up my banner to the peoples; they will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their hips.” For Americans of faith, that prophetic vision intersects with our history and values, making solidarity with Israel a moral responsibility. Political disagreements do not erase that responsibility.
Those who try to wedge Christians away from Israel are playing with dangerous ideas that weaken both religious conviction and national unity. Whether through sloppy theology, political opportunism, or social media misinformation, efforts to divorce Christians from support for Israel must be rejected. We should resist with clarity and courage, keeping faith with both Scripture and a tradition of moral leadership that defends the vulnerable and opposes hatred wherever it appears.
