Faith Facts

• Ryan Routh was sentenced to life in prison for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, with U.S. Judge Aileen Cannon declaring his actions those of an ‘evil man.’
• The incident occurred on September 15, 2024, when Routh, armed with an AK-47 style rifle, was apprehended after approaching Trump at his Florida golf course.
• The judge commended law enforcement and witnesses, stating there remains “a sliver of hope, a sliver of light,” despite witnessing evil acts.

Ryan Routh’s attempt on President Trump’s life serves as a stark warning of the spiritual and moral battles facing our nation today.

Justice has prevailed, reminding us to remain vigilant in prayer for our leaders and liberty, and to stand firm in faith and courage against darkness.

“This attempted assassination was not only an attack on our president, but an affront to our very nation itself. I am grateful to U.S. Attorney Jason Quiñones, his entire trial team, and our law enforcement partners for protecting President Trump and securing this important verdict.”

Let us continue to lift our country and leaders in prayer, seeking God’s protection, wisdom, and renewing light as we defend faith, family, and freedom.

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Faith Facts

• House Speaker Mike Johnson affirms the biblical foundation for sovereign borders and civil order.
• He distinguishes between personal Christian charity and the government’s responsibility to uphold laws.
• Johnson cites scripture to counter Pope Leo XIV’s critique, advocating for assimilation and lawful immigration.

Speaker Mike Johnson responded to Pope Leo XIV’s comments by upholding the vital role that borders play in biblical teaching and national security. He argues that while Scripture teaches individual believers to welcome the sojourner, maintaining secure borders is a God-given duty for civil authorities.

“Borders and walls are biblical,” Johnson declared, noting the precedent set by both Old and New Testament passages. He emphasized that welcoming immigrants does not mean abandoning law or allowing societal transformation outside of assimilation.

Johnson referenced Romans 13 and 1 Timothy 2:1-2, highlighting that civil government exists to ensure peace and uphold order. He acknowledged the compassion commanded in Matthew 25, but stressed that it addresses individual believers, not national policy.

He pointed to biblical examples of established nations and divinely drawn borders, including the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls in Nehemiah’s day as a God-honoring act.

Johnson asserts that American immigration policy should reflect biblical principles—showing love and charity personally, but preserving order and sovereignty as a nation.

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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.

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