Can Catholics Be Zionists? with Fr. David Neuhaus

About this episode

Fr. David Neuhaus discusses the intersection of Catholicism and Zionism amidst recent controversies.

We're joined by father David Neuhaus, SJ, to discuss the recent controversies surrounding Carrie Prejean Boller where she asserted at a Religious Liberty Commission hearing that Catholics cannot be Zionists. Fr. Neuhaus explores the history of Nostra Aetate and Jewish-Catholic dialogue, and also reflects on the war on Iran and the Just War Tradition. You don't want to miss this episode! Become a monthly supporter of Across the Divide on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠ #israel #palestine #iran #christianity #bible #faith #zionism #catholic #catholicchurch

People in this episode

Host: Across the Divide

Guest: Fr. David Neuhaus

Topics covered

• Catholicism
• Zionism
• Jewish-Catholic dialogue
• Just War Tradition
• Religious Liberty

Keywords

• Catholics
• Zionists
• Nostra Aetate
• Jewish-Catholic dialogue
• Just War Tradition
• Iran
• Carrie Prejean Boller

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Religious Liberty Commission, Patreon

Books & works: Nostra Aetate

Places: Iran

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