Thomas Fretwell

To fully understand the deeper meaning of what is happening in Iran right now, we must understand the historical context and the emergence of the Red-Green Alliance. Historically, the colour red symbolised socialist and communist ideologies, while green represented Islamist movements. Though seemingly at the diametrically opposite ends of the political and theological spectra, one inherently atheistic and the other theocratic, these two currents have repeatedly formed alliances of convenience. Their shared opposition to Western liberal democracy, Israel and the United States has provided sufficient unity for cooperation. 

A warning is once again relevant, as the cherished Christmas market has become a focal point of their hatred. Long seen as a symbol of joy and celebration, a place for families to gather and share time together, to enjoy hot chocolate and seasonal foods, and to experience nativity displays and carol singers. They are now labelled a “high-risk” environment that requires armed police, concrete security barriers, and anti-terror protocols.

In this month’s episode, Dr Thomas Fretwell provides cultural commentary from a biblical perspective. Looking at current events and culture through the lens of...

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Welcome back to Global News Update with Dr Thomas Fretwell — cultural commentary from a biblical perspective.

With the terrorist attacks against the state of Israel and the shocking manifestation of global antisemitism that followed, it is now more important than ever that the church has an accurate understanding of God’s plan for Israel. Although the topic of Israel is a major theme found throughout the scriptures, it is also one that generates a lot of confusion in the church today.

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These protestors have been fuelled by a steady stream of bias reporting and misinformation by segments of the Western media, which is often too quick to act as the propaganda arm of the Islamic regime that currently rules Gaza by parroting their casualty figures and reports without question.

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In addition to exposing the biased media coverage and making sure Christians understand the historical context and current challenges faced by Israel, there is also a huge need for Christian leaders to make sure they are addressing these issues from the pulpit. Now is the time to change that statistic so that a much higher percentage can say they have heard how important this issue is from the pulpit. Pastors need to focus on making sure they equip their congregations with a solid biblical theology of Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Fretwell unpacks the latest global headlines and cultural developments through a biblical lens

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The late professor Robert Wistrich, head of the International Centre for Antisemitism at the Hebrew University, described antisemitism as “The Longest Hatred” and traced examples of it through from the inception of Jewish history till the present day. There is ultimately no reasonable "natural" explanation for why this is the case. The answer lies in the spiritual realm.

Scientists have hijacked the definition of science by insisting on a purely naturalistic (atheistic) understanding of the term. They are philosophically committed to naturalism. This philosophical commitment guides their means of scientific inquiry which gives rise to methodological naturalism, which in practical terms often amounts to nothing more than atheism masquerading as “science.”

What was once a nation rooted in Judeo-Christian values now appears eager to discard its Christian heritage in favour of promoting Islamic ideology. Under the banner of multiculturalism, objections to this shift are swiftly silenced by accusations of "Islamophobia" or “far-right” rhetoric.

Public discourse in the UK has become increasingly polarized. The Palestinian Return Centre and Christian groups like Kairos Britain have called for the UK to apologize for the Balfour Declaration, arguing that it led to Palestinian displacement. Acts of protest, such as defacing portraits of Balfour and stealing a bust of Chaim Weizmann, underscore the growing hostility toward Zionist history.

Much like the days of ancient Israel, when the prophet Isaiah lamented that people would "call evil good and good evil" (Isaiah 5:20), today’s moral compass appears hopelessly inverted. A glaring example of this inversion was on full display as celebrities arrived at the ceremony in their lavish attire, some proudly wearing red pins symbolising their supposed moral stance in support of "freeing Palestine."

The global stage has witnessed a surge of anti-Israel protests, ostensibly driven by a desire to halt what is perceived as the genocide of Palestinians. However, amidst the fervor of these demonstrations, a glaring irony remains unacknowledged—the entities responsible for these attacks (Hamas) openly declare their genocidal intent for Israel and the Jewish people.

Such secularised models of uniformity demand that beliefs that cannot be embraced universally must be rejected – more than that, they must be fiercely resisted. This does not leave room for the outworking of the Christian faith in public life and is the motivation behind why most people try to push faith to the “private sphere” of life, usually with the unstated intent of eradicating it completely.

The massacre of October 7th was the most significant atrocity against the Jewish people since the Holocaust. It was an unprovoked, calculated act of terrorism. The international community watched in horror, but the response, as history has shown, was tragically muted in some quarters. For Israel, the events of this day marked the beginning of a new chapter in its struggle for survival.