Greene's claim about Jesus being "crucified by the Jews" is one way to read the Gospel — with a long, ugly history

Greene's opposition to a bill that would combat antisemitism comes at a time when a number of conservatives are embracing ancient Christian anti-Jewish themes

We are a divided country these days, so much so that certain people have taken to mad mutterings about a “national divorce,” secession or even civil war. But fear not, fellow Americans, for a time of healing and reunion may be upon us.

Greene, known for her provocative remarks, declared that she would vote against the bill because it could “convict Christians of antisemitism for believing the Gospel that says Jesus was handed over to Herod to be crucified by the Jews.