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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Many of the nation's founding fathers were Protestant and held Judeo-Christian beliefs and values.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
President Trump appears not to distinguish between patriotism and allegiance to the Judeo-Christian faith, even when violating one of the Ten Commandments.
—Emery J Cummins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Different versions of the Ten Commandments, which are considered to be ethical guidelines observed by Judeo-Christian faiths, exist based on denominations and biblical translations.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Michael Ledeen was a brilliant historian who dedicated his life to freedom, the lamp of liberty lit by the Judeo-Christian tradition of America and that West.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 May 2025
And so Mary’s virgin status may have been added in Matthew, and later Luke, not to emphasize her purity, but to strengthen the authority of the Christ figure within the Judeo-Christian schema.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Smith notes that while the idea of a Judeo-Christian tradition was originally used to combat antisemitism, it can also be weaponized against other worldviews.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2024
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
President Trump appears not to distinguish between patriotism and allegiance to the Judeo-Christian faith, even when violating one of the Ten Commandments.
—Emery J Cummins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Different versions of the Ten Commandments, which are considered to be ethical guidelines observed by Judeo-Christian faiths, exist based on denominations and biblical translations.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
Michael Ledeen was a brilliant historian who dedicated his life to freedom, the lamp of liberty lit by the Judeo-Christian tradition of America and that West.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 20 May 2025
And so Mary’s virgin status may have been added in Matthew, and later Luke, not to emphasize her purity, but to strengthen the authority of the Christ figure within the Judeo-Christian schema.
—Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025
Smith notes that while the idea of a Judeo-Christian tradition was originally used to combat antisemitism, it can also be weaponized against other worldviews.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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