Faith Facts

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference, crediting Christian faith with shaping Western civilization.
• He urged stronger border controls to preserve national sovereignty and promote social stability.
• Rubio linked shared Christian heritage to unity between the United States and Europe.

At the Munich Security Conference, Secretary Rubio championed Christianity as the foundation of Western identity, inspiring a steadfast defense of faith, family, and freedom. He argued that open borders and global institutions have weakened cultural roots and public order.

Rubio emphasized that Christian values and shared history make the United States and Europe part of one civilization, bound together by faith and heritage.

“The men who settled and built the nation of my birth arrived on our shores carrying the memories and the traditions and the Christian faith of their ancestors as a sacred inheritance, an unbreakable link between the old world and the new.”

He highlighted the necessity of strong national sovereignty, industrial renewal, and secure borders to safeguard liberty. Rubio maintained that public cohesion and true freedom flourish when nations honor their Christian inheritance and defend their communities.

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Faith Facts

• At least 19 Christians have been killed during Iran’s anti-government protests since December 2025.
• Victims include both long-standing church members and converts facing intense persecution.
• Iranian courts recently sentenced five Christians to a combined fifty years in prison for their faith-related gatherings.

The bold witness of Iran’s Christian community shines in the face of severe persecution and violence.

Many believers, both from recognized churches and converts, suffer greatly for standing firm in Christ in a hostile environment.

Nader Mohammadi and Zahra Arjomandi were among those recently killed, leaving families devastated and denied the dignity of public mourning or Christian rites.

Officials continue to view Christian faith, particularly among Muslim-background believers, as a threat to national security, subjecting followers to harsh penalties and restrictions.

Harsh sentences against believers for simple acts of worship reveal a government deeply hostile to basic religious liberty.

These heavy-handed measures extend to confiscation of Bibles and denying medical care to those injured in detention.

As protests swept across the nation, millions participated despite the risks, expressing public discontent and drawing attention to Iran’s ongoing human rights abuses.

Solidarity rallies worldwide underscored the global Christian call to support persecuted brothers and sisters, with powerful voices calling for prayer, advocacy, and faithful endurance.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Let us lift up our persecuted family in Iran, standing in prayer and bold advocacy for their freedom and dignity.

Remembering their sacrifice for Christ and the cause of liberty.

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Faith Facts

• The “Quiet Revival” study shows a rise in interest in Christianity in secular Britain.
• The Bible Society stands by its robust research methodology and findings.
• Young men and adults show growing curiosity about faith and the Bible.

The recent “Quiet Revival” report from the Bible Society of England and Wales points to a renewed interest in Christian faith across modern British society. Churches have seen this trend on the ground, confirming the findings observed in the study.

“Our data is robust.”

Rhiannon McAleer said.

She expressed delight in the consistent feedback from churches, noting that the research team had noticed changes in spiritual engagement even before the survey. The study’s methodology was checked and supported by YouGov, giving added confidence in the results.

“We were, of course, delighted by that. I think the most remarkable thing has been the amount of feedback we have had from churches on the ground who have said, ‘This absolutely resonates with what we were seeing — we thought it was just us — to see it’s happening elsewhere…’ and that has really changed how people feel about the place of Christianity today.”

Rhiannon McAleer said.

Young people, especially young men outside the church, are increasingly open to learning about the Bible. Influencers in sports and music, as well as voices encouraging authenticity, have helped normalize conversations about faith.

“In our dataset we have a question asking, ‘To what extent would you agree or disagree that it’s a positive thing for Christians to talk about their faith with non-Christians?’ Again, young adults were most likely to agree with that.”

McAleer said.

This spiritual openness offers churches a renewed mission field, even as challenges remain regarding trust in institutions among the youth. Let us hold strong to our Christian heritage and encourage those seeking purpose and truth to explore God’s Word.

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