US EditionNetanyahu Denies Denigrating Jesus by Comparing Him to Genghis Khan
Netanyahu cited historian Will Durant to argue that moral superiority alone cannot ensure survival amid U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, sparking controversy among Christian groups.
- Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, denied denigrating Jesus Christ by comparing him to Genghis Khan, stating he was quoting historian Will Durant.
- Netanyahu said, "History proves that, unfortunately and unhappily, Jesus Christ has no advantage over Genghis Khan" because "if you are strong enough, ruthless enough, powerful enough, evil will overcome good."
- This statement by Netanyahu sparked criticism, with The Patriot Voice accusing him of "mock Jesus Christ in the most blasphemous way imaginable" and questioning Christian support for Israel.
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Netanyahu denies denigrating Jesus by comparing him to Genghis Khan
Netanyahu’s remarks sparked a wave of criticism on social media, particularly from Christians angered by the comparison between Jesus and Genghis Khan, founder of the 13th century Mongol Empire whose armies ravaged Asia from China to the Mediterranean
Netanyahu compares Jesus and Genghis Khan in Iran war speech, drawing backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected accusations on Friday that he had intended to offend Christians when he said the previous day that Jesus had “no advantage” over Genghis Khan. “More fake news about my attitude towards Christians, who are protected and flourish in Israel. Let me be clear: I did not denigrate Jesus Christ at my news conference,” Netanyahu wrote in English on social media. “To the contrary, I cited the great Ameri…
Netanyahu Draws Criticism After Contrasting Jesus Christ With Genghis Khan
Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: U.S Department of State / Public Domain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew sharp criticism Thursday after contrasting Jesus Christ with Genghis Khan, the 13th-century Mongol conqueror, during an English-language press conference in Jerusalem. Netanyahu made the remarks while citing American historian Will Durant, arguing that moral values alone are not enough for a civilization to survive. He said Durant’s…
Israeli leader prefers Genghis Khan to Christ. 'His contempt is remarkable.'
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