What God Is She Referring To? A Christian Reflection on Israel, Leadership, and Candace Owens’ Rhetoric
Like many others, I seek easy answers to human conflict—but I cannot claim to know God unless God has made a covenant with Israel. From the very first book of Moses—Genesis—we’re introduced to Abram (later Abraham), a man who, despite his flaws, becomes central to the divine narrative. Through him, we are led toward the revelation of God’s Kingdom and ultimately, to Jesus Christ (Yeshua), the Son of Man.
That’s why when people invoke “God” while speaking against Israel—some even comparing its current flawed leader to Adolf Hitler—I must ask: what God are they referring to?
Candace Owens recently made waves with the following post:
“Super offended anyone ever thought I was wearing a mask so allow me to be more unequivocal in my approach:
Gaza is a concentration camp where an open genocide is taking place. It has taken Goebbels levels of propaganda to try to convince the world it isn’t happening but it is. Just like Adolf Hitler, Bibi Netanyahu is an ethnocentric imperialist monster and we will make sure the world remembers what all of you supported when God has his vengeance.
With enough time, I’m sure Hitler would have been very open to similarly running a sophisticated global blackmail ring with Jeffrey Epstein and perhaps would have even orchestrated the assasination of a sitting U.S. President or conducted a false flag or 2 to demand our allegiance.
Let me know how horrified you are by this comparison, and I’ll let you know how little we care. I will never stand with genocidal maniacs, who are committing an open holocaust and trying to usher in WW3, all while purporting to be eternal victims.”
(Excerpt from Owens’ extended commentary.)
But which God brings this vengeance? Wouldn’t it be convenient if we could simply craft a version of God aligned with our own ideology?
As a Christian, I understand that the foundation of my faith collapses without Israel. This truth doesn’t depend on the perfection of Israel’s leaders. The Bible is filled with examples of deeply flawed leaders governing God’s people. The more important question is: why would God allow poor leadership within His kingdom? Perhaps it’s because we only learn to appreciate righteousness when we experience the absence of it.
Leadership always carries risk. Candace Owens took a risk by vocalizing her opinions. However, her view overlooks a key reality: since the 1990s, Iran has financially and militarily supported Hamas. Like it or not, Hamas was democratically elected. In fact, 70% of Palestinians at one point viewed Hamas favorably.
Some might argue that this support came under duress—families forced to comply under threat. But even if that’s true, what should Israel do with such a complex reality?
When God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, do you think every citizen supported its corrupt ruling class? Probably not—but they were collectively judged. Similarly, Hitler didn’t target individual Jews—he lumped them all together. Ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs committed genocide against Israel. These are not just stories—they are part of biblical and historical truth.
The Old Testament doesn’t sanitize the truth. It shows us that ancient peoples served their gods with full devotion. Whether or not we agree by modern standards, it “is what it is.”
So, to build on Candace’s remarks: What “God” is she referring to?
Because from where I stand as a Christian, I believe we—the broader Christian community—are often getting in the way of Israel protecting itself. Recently, Donald Trump reacted with outrage when Israel wanted to respond to an Iranian ballistic missile attack. Trump, in my view, was 100% wrong. If Israel wants to flatten its enemies in defense, that’s between them and God—not me. If Israel chooses to secure more territory, it’s not my business.
When I refer to NATO, I like to remind Christians, that as NATO members are complicit in the destruction of Israel. Example Albania has no official religion, Turkey is openly a country of Islam. I’m not against bilateral trade with any country, but do you see how quickly we compromise Christianity when make alliances like this.
I’m speaking for myself when I say that I personally believe Islam is derived from pagan gods. Christianity became popular—one could say “pop culture” for a period—when the Roman Empire adopted Christianity as its official religion. This shows the immense impact Jesus Christ had on humanity. A small, conquered Roman territory eventually influenced the Roman Empire itself to become Christian.
Obviously, this had an impact on idol worshippers, who had issues with people branching out and worshipping different idols. King of Kings, Lord of Lords—Islam, in my opinion, took advantage of the popularity of Christianity and derived itself from it, which is ultimately rooted in Israel.
This is why many people in the Islamic faith chant “Death to Israel,” and why some Europeans—who still revere pagan gods like Odin—have also sought to destroy Israel, as they see Israel standing in the way of their personal agendas, whatever those may be.
I don’t idolize protestors. I acknowledge my mortality and accept God’s plan. When Israel sins in the sight of God, He will deal with them—just as He always has. But it’s not about what Israel does wrong in the sight of man, or even in the sight of Candace Owens’ version of “God.”
Candace Owens is entitled to her views—but she would do well to clarify who her God is. Because the God that Iran serves—by their own declaration—commands the destruction of Israel. That’s their theology.
But my God loves Israel. And if He loves Israel, I love Israel too. That’s not based on nationalism, politics, or ideology—it’s rooted in scripture.
Miss me with the socialist “natural law” rhetoric. The Christian faith collapses without Israel. Iran’s leaders regularly refer to America as the “Great Satan” and Israel as the “Little Satan” for a reason. Like Nazi Germany, Communist Iran is a high-IQ society with a clear ideological purpose—one that is both dangerous and deeply committed. They don’t bluff. And anyone who has been in a gang knows: once you say “death to” your enemies, that mindset becomes lifelong.
So I pray that Candace Owens will reflect deeply and articulate clearly the identity of the “God” she’s invoking.
And I leave you with this: consider making Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior today. He is not a God of confusion—but of clarity, truth, and eternal covenant.