Judeo-Christian
adjective
Ju·deo-Chris·tian
jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən 
-ˈkrish-,
also ˌjü-dē-ō-,
or jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity
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Smith writes that the idea of a Judeo-Christian tradition emerged in the United States in the 1930s and ’40s as a response to both homegrown and foreign antisemitism and fascism.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2024
Instead, like most Christian nationalists, the two men speak about protecting Judeo-Christian values and promoting a biblical worldview.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Values taught is school should come from the Judeo-Christian values ordained by God on which the United States of America was founded.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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The Eggers ultimately weaken their concentrated dose of WTF midnight-movie fun by attempting to smuggle in a deeper commentary on race and the overbearing presence of the Judeo-Christian worldview over American society.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
In the bible story, Gabriel was the archangel (there are seven archangels according to Judeo-Christian religions) who came to Mary to give her news of her divine pregnancy.
—Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 22 July 2024
In addition to The Satanic Temple threatening to sue if it is barred from the chaplain program, complaints have begun to mount over the State Board of Education’s spring decision to add lessons about the influences of Judeo-Christian civilizations on U.S. civics.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Project 2025 would also infuse Judeo-Christian values throughout our government, such as its proposal for the state to formally recognize the Sabbath.
—Catherine Rampell, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
While the Ten Commandments may be central to the Judeo-Christian tradition, the government has no right to pass laws that discriminate against Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Taoists, Sikhs or atheists.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2024
Instead, like most Christian nationalists, the two men speak about protecting Judeo-Christian values and promoting a biblical worldview.
—Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Values taught is school should come from the Judeo-Christian values ordained by God on which the United States of America was founded.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Movies For Subscribers The 27 best movie theaters in Los Angeles
Nov. 22, 2023
The Eggers ultimately weaken their concentrated dose of WTF midnight-movie fun by attempting to smuggle in a deeper commentary on race and the overbearing presence of the Judeo-Christian worldview over American society.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
In the bible story, Gabriel was the archangel (there are seven archangels according to Judeo-Christian religions) who came to Mary to give her news of her divine pregnancy.
—Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 22 July 2024
In addition to The Satanic Temple threatening to sue if it is barred from the chaplain program, complaints have begun to mount over the State Board of Education’s spring decision to add lessons about the influences of Judeo-Christian civilizations on U.S. civics.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Project 2025 would also infuse Judeo-Christian values throughout our government, such as its proposal for the state to formally recognize the Sabbath.
—Catherine Rampell, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
While the Ten Commandments may be central to the Judeo-Christian tradition, the government has no right to pass laws that discriminate against Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Taoists, Sikhs or atheists.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
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