This thought-provoking thread challenges the conventional definition of antisemitism and raises deeper questions about the meaning of “Semitic,” how hatred toward Jews, Arabs, and related faiths should be understood, and whether current definitions obscure broader patterns of prejudice. Join the discussion in Crosswalk Forums. #AntisemitismDebate#FaithAndRace#SemiticIdentity#christianforums#crosswalkforums#forums#crosswalk#faithcommunity#faithforums
Before you react please think for a moment.
What is anti Semitism?
Who are the Semitics? Are they not the descendants of Shem?
Conventionally anti semetic means anti jew, which has its own field of hot potatoes!
How is the hatred towards Israel as shown by much of Islam to be viewed?
How should hatred of Arabs, a semetic race be viewed?
What of hatred towards semetic religion/beliefs, Judaism, Islam and Christianity to be viewed?
This is such an important conversation—especially in today’s climate. Antisemitism isn’t just a political issue or a cultural misunderstanding; it’s a spiritual concern that should matter deeply to Christians.
As believers, we’re grafted into the story God started with Israel (Romans 11). So when antisemitism shows up—whether subtle or blatant—it’s not just “someone else’s problem.” It’s a chance for us to stand for truth, love, and biblical justice.
Curious—do you think the Church today is doing enough to confront antisemitism, or is it still flying under the radar in too many places?
Regarding the last paragraph: there is no single “Church”. There are many denominations. If there are any churches or denominations that practice antisemitism (or even approve of it), then they are acting contrary to God’s direction. They obviously fail to realize that Jesus was a Jew, all the apostles were Jews, the entire Bible was written by Jews (Luke being the sole exception), and they clearly ignore Romans 11. “Love your neighbor” was a) written by a Jew in the Old Testament, b) spoken by the Jewish Messiah in the New Testament.
