Dinesh D'Souza Warns Against Removing Old Testament, Citing 'New Right' Deviation from Christian Faith

Conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza recently took to social media to question the motives behind any attempts to exclude the Old Testament from the Christian Bible. In a post, D'Souza stated, > "Why would someone seek to kick out the Old Testament, which is the MAJORITY of the Christian Bible, out of the Christian Bible? H’m, I can think of of only one reason." This tweet highlights his concern over what he perceives as efforts to diminish the Old Testament's foundational role.

D'Souza's sentiment aligns with recent commentary where he emphasized the inseparable nature of the Old and New Testaments. According to a recent article by Charisma Magazine discussing his documentary "The Dragon's Prophecy," D'Souza asserted that "Spiritually he reminds Christians that the Old and New Testaments are 'joined at the hip.'" He further clarified that "The New Testament is a fulfillment and not a repudiation of the old.

He directly linked such attempts to a contemporary political and religious movement, stating, "This so-called new right that is attacking Israel is actually breaking with Christianity itself." D'Souza views the rejection of the Old Testament as a departure from core Christian tenets, suggesting a deeper ideological motivation behind such proposals. This perspective is rooted in his belief that Western civilization rests on two pillars: "Athens [classical reason] and Jerusalem [the Hebrew Scriptures]."

The Old Testament, comprising the majority of the Christian Bible, provides the historical, theological, and prophetic context for the New Testament. Its narratives, laws, and prophecies are considered integral to understanding Christian doctrine and the person of Jesus Christ. D'Souza's remarks underscore the ongoing discussions within Christianity regarding biblical interpretation and the relationship between its different sections.