The shift in American Evangelical attitudes is compounded by the rise to prominence of non-Western Evangelicals, who account for 70 percent of the global Evangelical community. These Evangelicals may share a belief in End Times but do not see that as a reason for supporting Israel.
For many American Evangelicals, the End Times will be marked by Jews once again gathering in the Promised Land, where they will experience persecution similar to the Tribulations. The Evangelicals believe that Jews who survive the persecution and recognize Jesus as their Messiah will be saved.
“Theological emphasis is shifting. We younger Evangelicals interpret the teachings of Jesus as emphasizing compassion, peace, and justice for all, rather than a political alignment with a specific nation,” said a young Evangelical activist.