Christians can’t let history repeat itself when it comes to antisemitism

Complaints of antisemitic abuse among doctors have surged since October 7, with reports of some medics “celebrating Hamas attacks” according to The Times. Following Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day which took place earlier this week, Rev Tim Guttman says Christians must learn from history, and redouble their efforts to stand in solidarity with Jewish people 

As a pastor of an amazing church in the North London area, I love the body of Christ. I unequivocally believe in and champion the Church, which has been at the forefront of significant and positive societal reform from the abolishment of slavery to the establishment of countless orphanages, hospitals, hospices and schools. 

However, the sad fact is that under the banner of the cross, Christians have also perpetrated truly horrific atrocities.

Christian antisemitism is often the elephant in the room when we connect with Jewish people. Though many Christians may be unaware of our lamentable history, often the Jewish people we are reaching are not.