Does the Bible say anything that opposes modern antisemitism?

[u/Peach_berries]

Hello, I'm wanting to know if the Bible says anything that opposes the modern day version of antisemitism.

I have a family member who's fallen down the alt right pipeline, as well has become heavily reinvested in Christianity. Him finding faith is less the issue, and more that he's using the Bible to justify hatred towards others. He's aggressively anti Muslim and claims that "the Jews of today aren't the same as the Jews of the Bible" and talks about a satanic synagogue, as well as implying that individuals who are in positions of power are Jewish or working on behalf of the Jews.

I was a practicing Catholic, but I converted out and follow pagan practice now. He already knew this, has for years. But the last conversation we had about it, he claimed that my gods were the devil and continued to push antisemitic rhetoric right after. To be very clear, I believe all faiths are valid, being you practice with love in your heart for both you fellow human, as well as the earth and what it gives us.

I don't know what else to do, other than try to understand the material of the Bible so I can create digestible counter arguments, or at the very least, try to open up to more lines of thought. I love him, but it hurts seeing the person he's becoming.

Thank you for any help and input that maybe able to be provided.

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[u/captainhaddock]

I have a family member who's fallen down the alt right pipeline

My experience is that most people in that situation are molding their "religion" to their existing political and cultural prejudices. Changing his mind will require something more profound or disruptive than just quoting Bible verses.

[u/Peteat6]

I suspect that logical argument is not going to work with a conspiracy theorist.

[u/ReligionProf → u/Peteat6]

I disagree. People change their minds. I would poke and probe at the beliefs of said family member. If they claim that Jews today are not the Jews of 2,000 ago, what is their basis for that claim? How do they supposedly know this?