Faith
America’s Duty: Defending Persecuted Christians
Faith Facts
- Armenians became the world’s first Christian nation in 301 AD, and America has historic ties through shared faith values.
- Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, passed in 1992, restricted U.S. aid to Azerbaijan to oppose aggression against Armenian Christians.
- Current proposals seek to repeal these protections, raising concerns about abandoning America’s moral responsibility.
The crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh has forced over 100,000 Armenian Christians from their homes, a situation that tests America’s commitment to defending those who share our faith heritage.
For generations, the United States stood with Armenia, guided by Biblical principles of justice and compassion, offering refuge and hope to persecuted Christians.
“America has a responsibility to protect Christians under threat.”
Historic measures like Section 907 reflect the conviction that aggression and collective punishment must not be rewarded, a standard deeply rooted in Christian ethics.
The recent push in Congress to lift these protections puts our moral witness on the world stage at risk and could embolden those who persecute Christians.
“Aggression and collective punishment must not be rewarded.”
The erasure of ancient churches and the displacement of families must not be met with indifference; America’s leadership shines brightest when guided by Christian values.
As believers, it is vital to pray for our brothers and sisters in Armenia and urge Congress to uphold America’s responsibility to stand for faith, justice, and freedom.
Let us hold fast to the truth that protecting the persecuted honors both God and our nation’s founding principles. Stay informed and get involved to make a difference for those whose voices cannot be heard.