During a recent program, Tucker Carlson sharply criticized Christian circles that justify unconditional support for Israel in the name of faith. For him, this doctrine is nothing less than a heresy, as it claims that God would have an eternal preference for a people "based on their DNA."
Carlson forcefully recalled that the heart of the Christian message is found in the New Covenant: now, there is no longer a people chosen by the flesh, but only those who choose Christ. In his words, "the 'chosen' are those who choose Jesus."
A Flawed Theology, with Dangerous Consequences
Tucker Carlson accused certain American pastors and politicians of spreading a false teaching, which he did not hesitate to call "disturbed," because it serves as a justification for violence and even the murder of innocents.
He ridiculed Senator Lindsey Graham's statement, claiming that if America stopped supporting Israel, God would "turn away" from it: "God is going to kill you if you don't support Bibi Netanyahu? That's the Christian perspective? Really?" exclaimed Carlson.
This denunciation aligns with his previous exchanges with Ted Cruz, who cited the Bible to legitimize a regime change in Iran. There again, Carlson rejected this interpretation which instrumentalizes Scripture to support the wars of the Israeli state.
Catholic Morality and the Question of Murder
On a moral level, Carlson clarified that he is not opposed to all use of lethal force. Adopting an approach consistent with Catholic doctrine, he emphasized that killing is not always forbidden when it comes to capital punishment, legitimate defense, or just war. However, "killing innocents" remains absolutely condemned.
On this subject, Carlson criticized the Israeli government, which he described as "secular and pro-abortion," highlighting the inconsistency of those who call themselves Christian while supporting an openly pro-abortion regime.
Although he is Episcopalian, Tucker Carlson has never hidden his admiration for the Catholic Church. His remarks, which directly oppose the drift of "Christian Zionism," mark a certain rapprochement with the Catholic faith.
It should be noted that his stance goes against the grain of many American evangelicals who, in the name of a false reading of the Old Testament, make Israel the center of their religion. However, Carlson reminds us that the true Christian message is not political or ethnic: it is universal and addresses all men who embrace Christ.
"If you find someone using the message of Jesus to justify the murder of innocents, that person is committing a heresy."