Tucker Carlson is facing fierce pushback from Christians actually living in Israel after making what one believer called "foolish and dangerous" comments comparing religious freedom in Qatar versus the Jewish state.
In a recent podcast episode, Carlson posed the question: "Where do Christians feel more comfortable in Qatar or Israel?" The implication was clear – and it didn't sit well with Christians who actually know what life is like in both places.
A Christian writing for The Daily Wire who lives in Israel didn't mince words: "If his foolish comments weren't so dangerous, they would almost be laughable."
Here's what Carlson and his defenders seem to miss: Israel is the ONLY country in the Middle East where the Christian population is actually GROWING. Meanwhile, in supposedly "tolerant" Qatar, Christians can't even build churches with visible crosses or ring bells during services.
This isn't just about hurt feelings, Patriots. When influential voices like Carlson push narratives that paint America's strongest Middle Eastern ally in a false light, it plays right into the hands of those who want to isolate Israel on the world stage.
"Where do Christians feel more comfortable in Qatar or Israel? I mean, it's sort of hard to..." Carlson said, leaving the implication hanging.
But for Christians actually living this reality, there's nothing "hard" about it at all. Israel protects religious freedom for ALL faiths – something you can't say about Qatar or any other Muslim-majority nation in the region.
President Trump has consistently stood with Israel, understanding that our alliance isn't just strategic – it's moral. While the previous administration cozied up to Iran and gave the cold shoulder to our Israeli allies, Trump moved our embassy to Jerusalem and brokered historic peace deals.
The question isn't where Christians feel more comfortable. The question is why anyone would promote narratives that undermine our most reliable democratic ally in one of the world's most dangerous regions. Christians in Israel deserve better than misguided commentary that ignores their lived reality.