Tag: Persecution

War-Torn Ukrainian Christians Resilient Amid Russian Persecution

Apart from the bickering in Congress, the world’s eyes have largely turned away from war-ravaged Ukraine, where a remnant of desperate pastors and priests plead for help. For two years, the country’s churches have been ravaged, charred beyond recognition or toppled by the steady volley of missiles. Evangelical Christians, Catholics and others fear for their […]

A Day of Hope in a Season of Persecution

“I live my life in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” The Bible tells us throughout the New Testament that it is not easy being a Christian. Christians are called to follow an almost unfollowable example; a man who, in defiance of all […]

Trump Ally Gets a Huge Win as 9-Year Persecution Comes to an End

After nine long years of prosecution against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the staunch Republican managed to avoid any jail time for securities fraud charges. Instead, he will have to perform 100 hours of community service, among other requirements laid out in a pretrial agreement, The Texas Tribune reported. This includes 15 hours of legal […]

Trump Vows to End Biden’s Persecution of Christians

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—Former President Donald Trump compared the criminal indictments he faces to the Biden administration’s targeting of Christians as he spoke at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention Thursday night. “For all Americans, but especially for Christians, nothing is more important than to defeat this wicked system and to return to equal and impartial justice under […]

Donald Trump bashes Joe Biden, Justice Department for ‘political persecution’ in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump called foul on the Justice Department’s decision not to seek charges against President Biden for retaining and disclosing classified documents while he faces prosecution on similar charges. Speaking to a gathering of thousands at the National Rifle Association Friday night in this key swing state, the likely Republican […]

Dem Opposes Bill Condemning Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., opposed a bill on Tuesday condemning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria because it failed to also include the LGBTQ population. The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday performed markups on a bill condemning violations of religious freedoms in Nigeria, including the ongoing persecution and murder of Christians. Connolly, a member of the committee, said he […]

Mike Johnson, House speaker, calls on Joe Biden to enforce China sanctions over Uyghur persecution

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday called on the Biden administration to enforce provisions protecting Uyghur Muslims in China, saying the religious minority faces a genocidal campaign and “this should not be a partisan issue.” Speaking at the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, Mr. Johnson drew applause for condemning China’s oppression of the Uyghurs, […]