Pastor Jack Hibbs Shares Concerns Over Israel-Hamas Peace Deal and Influences on Christianity
Pastor Jack Hibbs has voiced skepticism about the durability of the recent peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing the accord as unlikely to endure. His remarks were made at the Family Research Council’s Pray, Vote, Stand Summit, hosted at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in California over the recent weekend.
In a panel discussion alongside Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council, Hibbs addressed the Israel-Hamas peace deal and the growth in church attendance among youth following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
While Hibbs described the peace accord as “amazing,” he urged caution by stating, “this peace treaty can’t last long.” Perkins supported this skepticism by recalling the 20 prior peace agreements between Israel and its adversaries, none of which proved permanent.
Hibbs commented, “They will gladly sign a peace treaty at this time because, frankly, they got their nose punched in and Iran’s not there to prop them up anymore right now,” characterizing the situation as a tactical maneuver known as hudna. He explained this as a temporary ceasefire strategy, facilitating a return to conflict when advantageous.
He further predicted the improbability of enduring peace in the Middle East “until Islam is eventually destroyed,” also expressing concern that the West naively embraces the illusion of peace.
Besides geopolitical matters, Hibbs discussed the apparent rise in religious engagement among youth, noting, “young people are buying Bibles in record numbers” and attending church more frequently. However, he cautioned against the teachings they might be receiving, citing a lack of Bible-focused churches.
Hibbs pointed out ideological divisions within churches on subjects like mask mandates, COVID-19 vaccinations, and support for movements like Black Lives Matter, some of whose leaders faced scrutiny over the use of donation funds to purchase a luxury home.
He also raised the issue of declining support for Israel among younger evangelicals, attributing this to the influence of Christian commentators like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. Hibbs labeled their critiques of Israel and U.S. foreign policy as misleading and potentially harmful.
Encouraging engagement with biblical prophecy, Hibbs stated that, “Everything is tracking exactly as He had said,” emphasizing the significance of the Old Testament in understanding current events.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
