Evangelicals Supporting War as Divine Destiny

The video explores how many American Evangelicals believe that a coming war—especially involving Israel and Iran—is not only justified but divinely ordained. They interpret the unfolding conflict as part of biblical prophecy that will usher in the end times and the return of Jesus.

Evangelical figures like Mike Huckabee and Glenn Beck are cited as examples of public voices cheering on war, presenting it as “God’s war.”

Huckabee, in a message shared by Donald Trump, claims Trump was “spared” by God to fulfill a prophetic role, comparing him to Truman in 1945 and emphasizing his “divinely appointed” mission.

Theological Basis: Gog and Magog Prophecy

The heart of Evangelical enthusiasm is the biblical prophecy of Gog and Magog, found in Ezekiel 38–39 and Revelation 20.

According to many dispensationalist Christians:

Modern-day Israel is the biblical Israel.

Nations like Iran (Persia), Russia, Turkey, and their allies are part of Gog’s coalition.

A massive war against Israel is expected to prompt Jesus’ return, where God intervenes supernaturally and defeats Israel’s enemies.

Evangelicals believe America's military support for Israel plays a divine role in this prophecy—essentially acting as God's instrument of protection.

Challenging the Mainstream Interpretation

Kim Iversen challenges the theological narrative:

She questions whether modern Israel fits the prophecy's description:

Ezekiel describes a land of "unwalled villages," peaceful and unsuspecting—a description that doesn’t match Israel’s reality as a heavily militarized, walled, and war-ready state.She suggests that perhaps Palestinians—who live under siege, displacement, and bombardment—fit the description more closely.

Iversen posits that the U.S., Israel, NATO, and their allies—powerful coalitions that surround and bomb weaker nations—may be the true “Gog” in the prophecy.

Spiritual and Moral Reframing

Iversen warns against blind allegiance to religious narratives that justify violence and genocide:

She emphasizes that true Christian values should oppose mass killing, displacement, and destruction.

Evangelicals, she argues, may be making a dangerous theological wager—believing they are on God’s side, while actively supporting war and oppression.

Drawing from Pascal’s Wager, she urges believers to reflect: “If you’re wrong about being on God’s side—what are the consequences?”

Dispensationalism vs. Catholic Views

Iversen briefly explains the difference between Evangelical dispensationalists (who see prophecy in literal physical terms) and Catholics, who typically interpret prophecies symbolically and spiritually.

Despite that, some Catholics have also begun embracing prophecies involving Trump, like the “hermit of Loreto” who allegedly predicted a blond leader bringing the U.S. back to God.

Final Thought: Prophecy as a Justification for Violence

The episode concludes with a sharp critique of using religious prophecy to justify:

Wars, genocide, and the killing of children

Allegiance to political figures like Trump under the guise of divine destiny

The dangerous narrative that violence signals salvation

Iversen warns: If people mistake empires for godliness and cheer destruction in the name of prophecy, they may actually be serving evil, not God.

Key Takeaway

Evangelical excitement for war—particularly with Iran—is rooted in biblical prophecy. But this interpretation, according to Kim Iversen, may be dangerously wrong, morally inverted, and weaponized to justify violence and geopolitical dominance under a false banner of divine righteousness.

Kim Iversen is an independent journalist and host of The Kim Iversen Show, known for her outspoken views on politics, foreign policy, and media narratives. A UC Davis graduate, she began in radio and gained national attention for her commentary and investigative work.