Season 5, Episode 08 - Zion and Zionism, Again

Does every Jew have to be a Zionist? Is Zionism a belief, a hope, a goal? How do Jewish and Christian definitions and use of Zion/Zionism differ? Is there a scriptural Zion, and if so, how does it differ from modern meanings? Do we aim too low when we settle for simpler Zions, instead of faithfully sacrificing and risking for God's Zion?

References from today's show:

The three pillars of Jewish Religious Zionism

History of the term Zionism

Israeli leader statements South Africa used in their case accusing Israel of genocide

 "Can We Talk About Israel" by Daniel Sokatch and Christopher Noxon 

Prophetic Verses on Justice, Compassion, and Righteousness

Rev. Joel's Pub Theology book, "The World is About to Turn" by by Rick Rouse, Paul Ingram

"The Righteous Mind" by Jonathan Haidt

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Music "Modulation in the Spirit" by Little Glass Men, Composer Ryan Claus (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)