Christianity & Antisemitism - Sermon by Rev. Stephen Milton

Rev. Stephen Milton examines how Christian theology, scripture, and history have contributed to centuries of persecution and marginalization of Jewish people. Tracing this legacy from the Crusades and medieval economic restrictions to New Testament interpretations shaped by the destruction of Jerusalem, he shows how misunderstandings about Jesus, the Messiah, and Judaism hardened into harmful doctrines. Rev. Milton challenges Christians to confront these painful truths honestly, emphasizing that Jesus’ teachings are deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and justice ethics. The sermon calls the Church to reject inherited prejudices, read scripture critically, and commit to interfaith respect, cooperation, and the shared work of building a more just and peaceful world.