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Backlash to the Antisemitism Awareness Act ‘exemplifies the need for this legislation,’ Christian conservative leaders say

CUFI’s John Hagee and the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Ralph Reed issued a joint statement defending the bill amid growing opposition on the right

Pastor John Hagee, founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), speaking at the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Washington Summit in Washington, DC. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Two prominent Christian conservative leaders pushed back publicly on Friday against a growing narrative on the right that the House-passed Antisemitism Awareness Act contradicts Christian scripture or would limit freedom of speech.

The bill, which codifies the Department of...

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