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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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Faith Facts
- The Trump administration called for the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, a detained underground church leader in China.
- Nearly 30 other Zion Church leaders and members have also been arrested or reported missing as China intensifies crackdowns on house churches.
- Church advocates warn this is the most significant persecution wave against Chinese Christians in over 40 years.
Standing for religious liberty, the State Department urged China to free Pastor Jin and respect the right to worship without state interference. The crackdown on Zion Church reflects the ongoing repression Christians face for refusing to submit their faith to authoritarian control.
Jin, founder of Zion Church and a former Tiananmen Square democracy activist, has faithfully led his congregation despite pressure and persecution, seeking to honor Christ above earthly powers. The church built a thriving online community even after being forced to close its physical sanctuary, uniting thousands of believers across the nation.
“This crackdown further demonstrates how the CCP exercises hostility towards Christians who reject Party interference in their faith and choose to worship at unregistered house churches.”
China’s constitution claims to guarantee religious freedom, but the state only recognizes approved religious organizations, targeting independent believers with surveillance, arrests, and pressure to conform.
Families like the Jins endure separation and hardship, as authorities attempt to break the spirit of those who remain steadfast in the faith.
Luke Alliance and ChinaAid are sounding the alarm that persecution is escalating, imploring people of faith worldwide to pray for China’s Christians and to stand boldly for freedom, family, and Biblical truth. Our brothers and sisters deserve the right to worship God without fear.
Be a voice for the persecuted church and pray for their deliverance. Christian courage and American resolve must unite to uphold liberty wherever it is threatened.
Faith Facts
- The Anglican Church of Nigeria has rejected Bishop Sarah Mullally’s appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, citing departure from biblical teachings.
- Nigerian leaders warn Mullally’s support for same-sex marriage deepens division within the Anglican Communion.
- GAFCON and its allies call for renewed orthodox leadership and steadfast faithfulness to Scripture.
The Anglican Church of Nigeria issued a firm response to Sarah Mullally’s appointment, describing it as a move that threatens biblical values and unity among believers. The leadership emphasized that embracing female episcopate and same-sex marriage is incompatible with Christian doctrine.
Archbishop Henry C. Ndukuba cautioned that this decision disregards the convictions of many Anglicans who hold to the scriptural authority of male leadership and traditional marriage. GAFCON leaders, representing faithful congregations worldwide, echoed the sorrow over this direction.
“She took an oath to ‘banish and drive away all strange and erroneous doctrine contrary to God’s Word.’ And yet, far from banishing such doctrine, Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and sexual morality.”
Most Rev. Laurent Mbanda warned that choosing such leadership would only deepen division, urging global Anglicans to seek guidance from those loyal to Scripture. The Nigerian church pledges to remain steadfast in biblical doctrine and encourages others to “contend for the faith that was once delivered to the saints.”
As GAFCON prepares its next global assembly, faithful Christians are reminded of the call to uphold God’s truth and defend the moral foundations rooted in His Word.
Faith Facts
- Pastor Ezra Jin, leader of Zion Church in Beijing, was detained by Chinese authorities.
- Nearly 30 members and staff from Zion Church have also been arrested or disappeared in multiple cities.
- U.S. and religious rights leaders are calling for Pastor Jin’s immediate release and condemning the persecution of Christians in China.
Chinese authorities have intensified their campaign against unregistered churches, targeting Zion Church and other faith communities. Pastor Ezra Jin, a courageous shepherd committed to Biblical principles, was taken into custody alongside numerous colleagues.
Families and loved ones of the detained Christian leaders were caught off guard, facing the sorrow of unexpected separation as faith communities are put under intense surveillance.
“One after another, they were also taken, detained. Like, they were saying that there were people outside their doors, and then one at a time they were taken into custody.”
Despite forced closure in 2018 for refusing state registration, Zion Church continued to foster Biblical fellowship through online worship and prayer, drawing believers from across China during a time of great need.
Since 2018, Pastor Jin has endured government monitoring and a travel ban, cut off from his children living in the United States, for standing firm in his faith.
Documents and personal effects were seized during the most recent raid, with families fearing fabricated charges might follow as seen in other cases of Christian leaders.
China Aid has denounced the government’s actions as unprecedented persecution of churches that remain committed to worshiping Christ apart from state control.
“Faith is not a crime. Worship is not a crime. Prayer is not a crime. The courage of China’s urban pastors and believers will be remembered in history as a living testimony that the light of Christ cannot be extinguished by tyranny.”
Global Christian leaders and U.S. officials are standing up for Pastor Jin and pursuing diplomatic action, urging China to respect religious freedom and allow families to be reunited in accordance with God’s will.
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