The oppression of religion around the world and U.S. policy to address challenges to this basic human right was the focus of a hearing held today by Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees international human rights.
Pakistan (MNN) ― Armed Muslims disrupted the church service of Numseoul Presbyterian Church outside Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, May 29. The Muslims cursed the congregation, smashed a glass altar, desecrated Bibles and a cross, and man-handled those who tried to stop them.
Most Bible-believing Christians would probably run from a church after one or two of its members were murdered, much less after witnessing 200 killed in the first six months of the year.
Violent persecution around the globe must not be ignored as it is now.
Around the world, and especially in Africa and Asia, Christian populations are suffering severe discrimination and brutal attacks. Thousands are being killed. Systematic campaigns are being waged against Christians simply because of their faith, and it is not too dramatic to suggest that these are forms of ethnic cleansing and genocide.
The Chinese government enacted new regulations this week in a further attempt to control its growing Christian population.
Ongoing turmoil in the embattled nation of Syria means its Christians face uncertain futures.
