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Trump Administration Targets Campus Antisemitism Nationwide
In a bold move to uphold the values of faith, freedom, and family, a newly established task force under the leadership of President Trump is taking decisive action against the alarming rise of antisemitism on American university campuses. This initiative is a testament to the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the principles that define our great nation.
The task force is set to scrutinize ten universities, including the prestigious Columbia and Harvard, which have been identified as hotspots for antisemitic activities since October 7, 2023. These institutions may face significant federal funding cuts if found complicit in allowing “illegal protests” that threaten the safety and dignity of Jewish students. President Trump made it clear on his Truth Social platform that such behavior will not be tolerated, stating, “All Federal Funding will STOP for any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests.”
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the task force will engage with university officials, students, staff, and local law enforcement to assess the situation and determine if remedial actions are necessary. This comprehensive review could result in halting the $5 billion in federal grant commitments to Columbia University due to the institution’s “ongoing inaction in the face of relentless harassment of Jewish students.”
A joint statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and the General Services Administration confirmed the federal government’s resolve to combat antisemitism. They are considering halting $51.4 million worth of contracts with Columbia University, highlighting the administration’s dedication to ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to support institutions that fail to protect their students.
Columbia University, in response, issued a statement affirming their commitment to combatting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination. They expressed their intent to work with the federal administration to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their community. However, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Anti-Israel protesters recently invaded a campus building at Barnard College, an affiliate of Columbia, causing injuries and significant damage.
Barnard College President Laura Ann Rosenbury condemned the disruption as a “calculated act of intimidation” and emphasized the need to protect the campus community from such divisive actions. This sentiment resonates with the values of individual responsibility and respect for others that are foundational to a moral society.
Linda McMahon, the new Secretary of Education, has been vocal about the need to end intimidation and hatred on campuses. She stated, “Americans have watched in horror for more than a year now, as Jewish students have been assaulted and harassed on elite university campuses.” Her leadership underscores the importance of holding institutions accountable to their responsibility to protect all students from discrimination.
This initiative by the Trump administration is a powerful reminder of the need to uphold traditional values and ensure that our educational institutions remain bastions of learning and respect. As we stand firm in our faith and commitment to freedom, we must continue to support efforts that defend the rights and dignity of every individual, fostering a society that reflects the biblical principles upon which our nation was founded.
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- Armed kidnappers abducted Father Bobbo Paschal and others, killing a church leader’s brother in Kaduna state.
- Christian leaders call for prayer and action as violence against believers escalates in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
- Thousands of Christians are kidnapped or killed for their faith in Nigeria each year, making it the deadliest country for Christian persecution.
Christian communities in Nigeria are enduring severe persecution and violence, with church leaders and families targeted by armed attackers.
Father Bobbo Paschal was abducted, and another faith leader’s brother killed, in a recent attack in Kaduna, reflecting a troubling rise in assaults on Christians.
Church authorities urge prayers for the swift and safe release of all abducted and for God’s comfort for those mourning loved ones lost to these tragedies.
Extremist violence, kidnappings for ransom, and targeted attacks against church leaders continue to devastate believers and threaten the future of Christian families.
“Christian leaders who spoke to [World Watch Research] described what they experienced as planned attempts to bankrupt Christian communities, particularly in the North and North-Central. They spoke of ‘intergenerational bankruptcy,’ where extended families found themselves forced to sell land and family assets to save abductees,” the dossier wrote.
Another leader stated, “We in Christian communities know that kidnapping actually achieves the aims of terror. It shuts down schools, whole schools and it is the end of Western education in the North. That is a Boko Haram aim. It bankrupts and impoverishes extended families, whole congregations, as Christians will come together to try to free a pastor. And it is resulting in the flight of Christian communities.”
America is called to raise up voices in defense of religious freedom, urging our leaders to stand with persecuted Christians worldwide and pursue justice rooted in biblical principles.
Join us in fervent prayer for the safety and faithfulness of Nigeria’s Christian families, and let us not waver in advocating for religious liberty everywhere.
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- The Balochistan assembly passed a law setting 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage, introducing strict penalties for child marriages.
- All child marriages are now illegal in Balochistan, with tough consequences for offenders and authorities who facilitate or ignore such unions.
- Christian leaders hope this move will inspire similar protections across Pakistan, especially for minority and vulnerable girls at risk of forced marriage and faith conversion.
In a decisive effort to defend the dignity and safety of children, Balochistan’s assembly enacted the Child Marriage Prohibition Bill, setting 18 as the legal age for marriage. Firm penalties await those who force or facilitate child marriages, affirming the province’s commitment to uphold the sanctity of childhood and family values.
Civic and Christian leaders see this as a vital shield for young girls, especially those susceptible to abduction and forced faith conversions. The law’s impact could resonate beyond Balochistan, encouraging other provinces to adopt similar measures and promoting justice rooted in Biblical principles and moral responsibility.
“The legislation is critical to protect minor Christian girls from the scourge of forced faith conversions as the perpetrators misuse religion to abduct and marry underage girls,” Augustine told Christian Daily International-Morning Star News.
People of faith celebrate this advancement, praying that justice prevails across Pakistan and that the innocent are defended in accordance with righteous standards. Join us in advocating for the protection of children everywhere, upholding God’s design for life, family, and liberty.
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- The European Court of Human Rights criticized Poland over the handling of its abortion law transition after the 2020 Constitutional Tribunal decision.
- The court found a violation of Article 8, concerning private and family life, but did not rule that abortion is a human right under the European Convention.
- Poland retains one of Europe’s most protective laws for unborn children, allowing abortion only in exceptional circumstances such as rape, incest, or threats to the mother’s life.
Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal upheld the sanctity of unborn life in 2020, restricting abortion to the rarest exceptions, rooted in timeless values of dignity and protection for the most vulnerable. The European Court’s judgment, in the case of A.R. v. Poland, addressed procedure, not the moral foundation or substance of protecting innocent life.
“With this judgment the European Court of Human Rights has interfered in a matter that belongs squarely under Polish jurisdiction. Poland has both the sovereign prerogative and the duty to protect all innocent human life,” said Dr. Felix Böllmann, director of European advocacy for ADF International.
The ruling emphasized that ethical debates like abortion must be handled with clarity, yet it reaffirmed national sovereignty in matters of life, family, and faith. Polish authorities remain steadfast despite outside pressure, honoring the conviction that every life—no matter how small or vulnerable—deserves defense and love.
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