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What does it mean?
Harris argues some Christians support Israel because they believe it fulfills prophecies of Jewish destruction.
In plain terms
Some Christians support Israel for apocalyptic reasons.
What can you take from it?
Understand hidden motives in political support.

Where it applies

  • political analysis
  • foreign policy
  • religious studies

Putting it to work

  • investigate stated motives
  • examine doctrine

Questions to consider

  • What beliefs drive foreign policy?

Another view

It may misrepresent complex geopolitical interests.

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