The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023, known as H.R.6090, has sparked controversy among some Republican House members, with claims that it could make parts of the Bible illegal. These assertions, supported by media figure Tucker Carlson, have been countered by experts in biblical studies and evangelism, as well as prominent Christian leaders like John Hagee and Ralph Reed, who argue the legislation is necessary and not anti-Christian. The bill, which instructs the Education Department to use a recognized definition of antisemitism in investigating discrimination in educational settings, has faced opposition from figures like Dr. Ben Dunson, who believe it bans language from the New Testament.
New: John Hagee of Christians United for Israel and Ralph Reed of Faith and Freedom Coalition say that claims the Antisemitism Awareness Act is anti-Christian "are as insulting as they are injurious," adding that the debate "exemplifies the need for this legislation." https://t.co/BKyVmVztth
However, experts in the Bible and evangelism pushed back Thursday at the claims made by several Republican House members and media figure Tucker Carlson that H.R.6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 makes the historic Christian Scriptures illegal. https://t.co/N9J0JvUDfr
“As written, the bill bans language used in the New Testament, and must therefore be opposed by all Christians.” Dr. Ben Dunson bringing the heat today at @AmReformer on the horribly misguided “antisemitism awareness” legislation in Congress right now. https://t.co/HHUef5AIY9
Some lawmakers voted against a House bill that instructs the Education Department to consider a recognized definition of antisemitism when probing anti-Jewish discrimination at schools, colleges and universities as effectively outlawing the Bible's New... https://t.co/KmK1paBvDA
In trying to use antisemitism to put a political squeeze on the left, Rs also called attention to a rift on the right. Some G.O.P. members said they firmly believe Jews killed Jesus, and argued that the bill would outlaw parts of the Bible. https://t.co/DtzDnMv81q