Faith
Refugees Endure Persecution and Loss of Liberty
Faith Facts
- Millions of refugees continue to face religious persecution around the world.
- Christian minorities are being deported, while those tied to terrorist groups may be granted protection.
- Calls are growing for the U.S. and others to prioritize faith-based protections in refugee policy.
Record numbers of people worldwide are displaced by violence and persecution.
Many struggle to keep their religious freedoms, faith leaders and advocates shared at the International Religious Freedom Summit.
Nuri Kino, a Christian advocate who fled persecution himself, told the story of a young Iraqi Christian who, despite excelling in school and integrating into Swedish society, now faces deportation and renewed threat because of his faith.
“Matthias was 9 years old when his father climbed to the roof of their home in Iraq, where families often sleep during the summer, and told them it was time to flee – ISIS was about to take over their city,”
Kino recounted.
Kino noted the troubling reality that asylum guidelines sometimes favor those with extremist affiliations over innocent Christian families in need of genuine protection.
He urged for independent audits in asylum processes to ensure fair and knowledgeable decisions that honor every person’s dignity.
During a panel, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Vice Chair Asif Mahmood highlighted America’s historic commitment to the persecuted but warned of sharp declines in refugee admissions and support for religious minorities.
“At the start of 2025, the U.S. administration issued an executive order that suspended the refugee programs pending a review halting the resettlement of all refugees in the pipeline. Many religious minorities from countries such as Afghanistan, Burma and Iran remain in limbo,”
Mahmood stated.
He called for prioritizing resettlement of those escaping the harshest religious persecution and for restoring moral leadership by maintaining strong refugee program ceilings.
Mahmood also pressed for humanitarian aid to be linked with guarantees that Christians and other at-risk communities can freely practice their faith without fear or discrimination.
“Religious persecution is on the rise, and has been on the rise for decades, and we have more refugees in the last 10 decades,”
Mahmood stated, urging persistent advocacy to government officials for protection and compassion.
Christians are called to be a voice for the persecuted and to urge leaders to uphold liberty and justice for believers everywhere.
Stay informed and pray as we contend for faith, family, and freedom worldwide.
Faith Facts
- Vice President JD Vance credits his faith for guiding his political service and life decisions.
- Vance says he has not yet felt a divine call to pursue the presidency in 2028.
- He remains open to the possibility that God may lead him toward a future presidential campaign.
Vice President JD Vance has stated that his faith remains central to his decision-making as he weighs a potential 2028 presidential campaign. The Ohio senator-turned-vice president spoke candidly about how he continues to seek God’s direction before making major political moves.
Vance emphasized that he has not yet sensed a clear calling from God regarding a presidential run. He noted that this could change in time but stressed the importance of waiting for divine guidance.
“I haven’t yet felt God’s call for a presidential run in 2028,”
“Maybe that’ll change.”
Vance’s comments reflect a growing trend among conservative leaders who publicly acknowledge their dependence on prayer and Scripture when facing major career decisions. His approach resonates with many Americans who value leaders willing to submit their ambitions to God’s will.
The vice president also reflected on how his conversion to Christianity has shaped his worldview and public service. Vance has often spoken about the transformative power of faith in both his personal life and his political philosophy.
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Faith Facts
- Vice President JD Vance led rally attendees in reciting the Lord’s Prayer when a woman collapsed nearby.
- The moment highlighted the continued presence of Christian faith in American public life and political gatherings.
- Vance personally left the stage to check on the woman after leading the prayer.
Vice President JD Vance paused a Nebraska campaign rally to lead the crowd in the Lord’s Prayer after a woman collapsed in the audience.
The incident took place during a live event where Vance addressed supporters and addressed policy issues.
“Pray as the Lord taught us to pray,” Vance said before leading the audience in the traditional prayer.
After finishing the prayer, Vance stepped down from the stage and made his way into the stands to personally check on the woman who had collapsed.
The spontaneous act of faith and compassion drew praise from attendees who witnessed the moment.
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Faith Facts
- Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox encourages believers to share their faith with confidence.
- Lennox stresses that evangelism is not reserved only for preachers, theologians, or those with extensive biblical knowledge.
- Every Christian is called to be a witness for Christ in daily life.
Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist Professor John Lennox is urging believers everywhere to share their faith with greater boldness and confidence. He reminds Christians that the call to witness is not limited to pastors or scholars but belongs to every follower of Christ.
“We’re all called to be witnesses,” Lennox declares. This simple truth challenges the idea that only trained experts can effectively share the gospel.
Professor Lennox emphasizes that evangelism is not about having every theological answer or delivering polished sermons. Instead, it is about living out and speaking the truth of Christ wherever God places His people.
His words come as a timely encouragement to Christians who may feel hesitant or unqualified to speak about their faith. Lennox points to the biblical calling that every believer is a witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to share the hope within them.
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