Why All Catholics Must Reject the “Judeo-Christian” Label, by John Mac Ghlionn

Since the October 7 attacks of 2023, I’ve heard more about “Judeo-Christian values” than I have about the Beatitudes. Every pundit and politician now drops the phrase like it’s a secret handshake. Say it, and you’re in the club. Don’t say it, and suddenly you’re suspect. The message is simple: a good Westerner waves two flags—one for your country, one for Israel—and calls it theology.

Catholics should know better. The Church was preaching the Gospel long before the phrase “Judeo-Christian” ever existed. While the term originated in the 19th century, it was popularized in the 20th century to sound inclusive, but now it’s used to demand obedience. Every air strike, every embargo, every border wall must be blessed with holy water. You’re not allowed to ask whether any of it aligns with Christ’s teachings. Instead, you’re told to clap, donate, and move along. …

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