Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress in Nashville Declares Global Struggle Against Antisemitism and Anti-Western Movements

In a significant gathering this week, hundreds of Jewish and Christian leaders, public figures, cultural personalities, and influencers convened in Nashville, Tennessee, for the first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. This event, held in the heart of the “Bible Belt” known for its large Christian Evangelical population, marked a pivotal moment in the global discourse surrounding Israel, Zionism, and the values of Western civilization.

Sagiv Asulin, a former senior Mossad official and senior researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, emphasized the urgency of this congress. Reflecting on the shift in perception following anti-Israel protests on US campuses, Asulin highlighted a broader consciousness and influence campaign against Israel, Zionism, and Judaism, orchestrated by hostile actors and progressive movements. This campaign, he argues, is part of a larger wave of antisemitism and anti-Western sentiment sweeping across Europe and the US.

The congress, conceptualized as a response to this growing challenge, was inspired by Theodor Herzl’s establishment of the First Zionist Congress in 1897, which was a reaction to a significant wave of antisemitism in Europe. In 2025, Asulin proposed the idea of a non-Jewish Zionist Congress to confront the current wave of hostility.

The event in Nashville was not just another conference in support of Israel but a declaration of a broader struggle. It aimed to build an international network of influence, uniting Jews and Christians in a shared commitment to the values of Western civilization. Asulin and his colleagues sought to move beyond traditional public diplomacy efforts, which they believe have failed, and instead, foster organized civic action.

This congress represents a significant step in the ongoing dialogue about Israel’s role on the global stage, emphasizing the need for unity and collaboration among allies to uphold the values of justice, peace, and mutual respect, as reflected in the biblical call for peace and neighbor-love (Romans 12:18).

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