A groundbreaking national survey reveals how evangelical Christians view Israel and the Jewish people in the wake of global events—highlighting the role of theology, generational trends, and enduring support for Israel.
Chosen People Ministries sponsored a national survey examining Christian attitudes toward Israel and the Jewish people following the events of October 7, 2023. This first-of-its-kind data release provides an in-depth look at how evangelical perspectives have evolved in response to recent global developments, offering timely insight for researchers, educators, media professionals, and organizations engaged in understanding attitudes related to antisemitism and Christian-Jewish relations.
Key takeaways include:
- Evangelical support for Israel and the Jewish people remains steady.
- Evangelical support for Israel—after accounting for the moral belief that Israel has the right to self-defense, theological belief in the Abrahamic covenant, evangelical identity as defined by the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), and commitments to unconditional Jewish dignity and well-being in the present regardless of faith status—is not solely based on the belief that Jesus will return once the Jewish people trust in Him.
- The majority of NAE evangelicals agreed that Christian support for Israel can be grounded in concern for the dignity and rights of all peoples in the Holy Land.
- Younger age groups are less likely to support Israel than those who are middle-aged and older, but there is growing statistical evidence that their support for Israel will increase as they age.
- In essence, “the more your church understands the gospel of Jesus and the foundations of their faith, the better for the Jewish people.”—Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries.
The study was led by Dr. Kirill Bumin, an expert at Boston University on American public opinion and Christian-Jewish relations, and Dr. Motti Inbari, professor of Jewish Studies at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The nationally representative survey was fielded in December 2025 with 3,850 self-identified mainline and evangelical respondents, including participants who identify with core evangelical beliefs as outlined by the National Association of Evangelicals.
These findings provide valuable context for understanding how attitudes toward Israel and the Jewish people are shaped today and how they may continue to evolve in the future.
Note to media: The full research study is available upon request.
MEDIA CONTACT: For media inquiries or to arrange an interview with either of the researchers or Dr. Mitch Glaser, President of Chosen People Ministries, contact Melany Ethridge, [email protected] or 214-912-8934.
