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European Parliament Demands Pakistan Address Forced Conversions of Christian Girls
Faith Facts
- The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on Pakistan to establish a national mechanism to protect minority girls from abduction and forced conversion
- Christian and Hindu girls in Pakistan face systematic targeting for abduction, forced marriage, and conversion to Islam
- The resolution demands Pakistan take immediate action to protect religious minorities and uphold fundamental human rights
The European Parliament took decisive action Thursday, July 9, adopting a resolution that directly addresses the ongoing crisis of abduction and forced conversion of religious minority girls in Pakistan. The resolution calls for the establishment of a national mechanism to handle complaints from families whose daughters have been taken and coerced into converting from their faith.
This parliamentary action brings international attention to a pattern of persecution that has affected countless Christian and Hindu families across Pakistan. Young girls from minority communities are being systematically targeted, abducted, and forced to convert to Islam, often through sham marriages to much older men.
The resolution represents a significant step in holding Pakistan accountable for the protection of its religious minorities. European lawmakers recognized that current Pakistani authorities have failed to provide adequate safeguards or justice for families who have lost their daughters to these abductions.
For years, Christian advocacy groups have documented case after case of young girls—some as young as 12 or 13—being kidnapped from their homes or on their way to school. These girls are then subjected to forced conversions and marriages, with local authorities often complicit or unwilling to intervene.
The European Parliament’s action sends a clear message that the international community will not remain silent while religious persecution continues unchecked. Pakistan must now face growing pressure to implement real protections for its Christian, Hindu, and other minority populations.
This resolution also highlights the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that transcends borders. When governments fail to protect their most vulnerable citizens—particularly children—from religiously motivated violence and coercion, the international community has a moral obligation to speak out.
The demand for a national complaint mechanism represents a practical first step, but advocates stress that Pakistan must go further. Enforcement of existing laws, prosecution of perpetrators, and cultural change are all necessary to end this human rights crisis.
American Christians should pay close attention to the persecution of believers in Pakistan and around the world. These are our brothers and sisters in Christ facing unimaginable trials simply for their faith.
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Faith Facts
- Scripture teaches that parents are responsible before God for training their children in righteousness (Proverbs 22:6).
- Christian families are called to safeguard their homes and protect innocent lives from violence.
- The Church has long upheld the sanctity of life and the need for moral accountability in every community.
A newly released police body camera video shows a 6-year-old first grader who shot his teacher in the chest at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, in 2023.
The footage captures the child swearing at officers and admitting he stole the gun from his mother.
The incident shocked the nation and renewed calls for parental responsibility and secure firearm storage in Christian homes.
Local authorities released the video this week, allowing the public to hear the young shooter’s own words shortly after the shooting.
Christian parents across America are once again reminded that raising children in the fear of the Lord includes both spiritual instruction and practical safety measures.
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Faith Facts
- Chinese pastor Wang Yi remains imprisoned for his faith after authorities convicted him on charges widely viewed as retaliation for leading an independent house church.
- Reports indicate Pastor Wang is battling late-stage liver cancer while serving a nine-year sentence handed down in 2019.
- Chinese officials have renewed pressure on Early Rain Covenant Church by detaining additional members in recent weeks.
Reports emerging from China indicate that Pastor Wang Yi, founder of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, is suffering from advanced liver cancer while serving his prison term.
Church members and outside observers say the 46-year-old pastor has received only limited medical attention behind bars, prompting urgent calls for his release on humanitarian grounds.
“Pastor Wang’s health has deteriorated significantly, and we are deeply concerned that he may not receive the care he desperately needs,” a church statement obtained by supporters read.
Early Rain Covenant Church has faced repeated crackdowns since authorities raided its facilities in 2018, arresting Pastor Wang and dozens of other believers.
Despite the persecution, remaining members have continued to gather in small groups and maintain their commitment to biblical teaching and worship.
“We will not stop preaching the gospel, even under pressure,” one detained believer reportedly told family members before being taken into custody.
Human-rights advocates argue that the renewed detentions signal Beijing’s ongoing determination to eliminate unregistered Christian gatherings that refuse to submit to state oversight of religious activities.
Believers inside and outside China are praying for Pastor Wang’s healing and for protection over the congregation he shepherded.
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Faith Facts
- Over three million homes across battleground states have received visits from pro-life volunteers seeking to inform voters about abortion policy.
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America is mobilizing grassroots supporters to protect unborn life at both state and federal levels.
- Faith-driven activism is shaping the midterm conversation on protecting the sanctity of human life.
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America has announced that its volunteers have completed more than three million home visits in key battleground states. The effort comes as voters prepare to cast ballots that could determine the direction of abortion policy nationwide.
These visits are part of a broader push to engage citizens directly on the sanctity of life. Organizers say the conversations are centered on protecting the unborn and restoring a culture that values every human life from conception.
“We are reaching voters where they live because the lives of unborn children depend on it,”
Local volunteers have reported strong interest from families who are grateful for the information and encouragement. Many households have expressed concern over recent court rulings and legislative efforts that continue to threaten the unborn.
The organization believes that personal, face-to-face outreach remains one of the most effective ways to build lasting support for pro-life policies. As the midterms approach, these efforts are intensifying in states where abortion-related measures may appear on ballots.
“Every visit plants a seed of truth that can grow into a vote for life,”
With millions of homes already contacted, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America plans to expand its reach in the final weeks before Election Day. The group is urging Christians and others who value traditional family principles to stay engaged and vote their convictions.
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