politics
Conservative principles demand moral clarity on the suffering of Palestinians
Conservatism rests on enduring principles: the sanctity of human life, religious freedom, accountability, and skepticism toward unchecked government power. That is why Ian Kingsbury’s recent Washington Examiner article criticizing my lecture on Gaza at the American Psychiatric Association deserves a response.
TL;DR
- Conservatism is based on principles of sanctity of life, religious freedom, accountability, and skepticism toward government power.
- A critique of Ian Kingsbury's article on Gaza argues his position conflicts with conservative and Judeo-Christian values.
- The suffering of Palestinian Christians is presented as a particular concern for conservatives.
- Israeli strikes in Gaza destroyed churches and killed Christians sheltering inside.
- Incidents of spitting attacks, vandalism, and intimidation against Christians are increasing in Israel.
- Christian villages in the West Bank have experienced settler violence and desecration of churches.
- Pope Leo XIV has called for the protection of Christians and their places of worship.