Slouching Towards Jerusalem: Pentecostalism and the End Times

Australian governments have been staunch supporters of Israel since Doc Evatt succeeded in his UN campaign to partition Palestine and create the Jewish state. Yet in light of ongoing human rights abuses, unconditional support needs a rethink. Under Prime Minister Morrison, we have the most pro-israeli government in Australia's history. What does Israeli nationhood, and the occupation of Palestine, have to do with Morrison's own Pentecostalism – and how might it be influencing his policy decisions here at home?