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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
- ACSI’s “Faith Teaches” campaign equips parents and educators to nurture children’s faith during National School Choice Week.
- The initiative offers resources to foster spiritual growth within Christian education worldwide.
- Biblical principles, such as Proverbs 22:6 and Genesis 1:27, guide this campaign’s approach to preparing students for life and faith.
The Association of Christian Schools International is launching the “Faith Teaches” campaign, placing focus on the essential partnership between families, churches, and schools in faith formation. Parents are recognized as the chief influencers in a child’s spiritual life, supported by Christian education as a daily, holistic journey.
Practical resources like prayer guides and videos are provided to empower families and educators in their calling to nurture the next generation for Christ. The campaign affirms every child’s dignity and purpose, rooted in biblical truth.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it,” Proverbs 22:6 reminds us.
Philip Scott of ACSI states, “Faith is formed in the daily lives of children, and schools are partners in nurturing that faith. It is imperative that families have the best educational options to fit the needs of their child. Parents need support and resources to choose wisely for their child’s flourishing and ultimately for the glory of God.”
Christian education, as advanced by this initiative, seeks to shape the heart and mind, equipping each student to live out their faith boldly. Join the movement to strengthen faith, family, and freedom in education by standing firm with Christian schools and parental choice for the good of our nation and the glory of God.
Faith Facts
- Biblical self-control reflects God’s character and wisdom, not mere human discipline.
- Jesus Christ embodied perfect self-control, showing restraint out of love and obedience to the Father.
- The Holy Spirit empowers believers to pursue freedom through Spirit-led self-control, not self-indulgence.
Self-control, the final fruit of the Spirit, stands apart from worldly ideas of restraint and highlights freedom under God’s wise boundaries. Christians believe true self-mastery comes from surrender to Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our desires.
Scripture teaches God’s design for self-control is rooted in His love and purposes, leading to genuine freedom and joy. In Jesus, believers witness the perfect example of self-restraint—putting God’s will above personal gain and conquering temptation with unwavering faith.
As society champions self-indulgence, faith calls us to a higher purpose: living by the Spirit’s power, shaping our choices around God’s standard of holiness. Self-control is not repressive, but liberating as we trust and walk closely with the Lord.
True Christian freedom is found when we align our lives with God’s will and rely on the Holy Spirit daily.
Faith Facts
- Rev. Jan C. Wessels urges European Christians toward repentance and renewal by 2026.
- He warns against eroding religious freedom, church disunity, and the rise of nationalism and materialism.
- Wessels calls for faithfulness, unity, and true discipleship to confront these challenges.
God has not withdrawn His presence from Europe, even as society faces significant trials.
Rev. Jan C. Wessels, Co-General Secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, asks if the church is ready to repent and follow God’s lead in these times.
In his address, Wessels highlights spiritual and societal divides, such as religious freedom being threatened and increasing secularization.
He also notes a positive movement toward stronger discipleship and outreach, particularly among youth and newcomers to Europe.
“Europe stands at a decisive moment in its history.”
“The continent that once sent missionaries across the world now finds itself a mission field again — contested, fragmented, restless, yet deeply loved by God.”
“The year 2026 confronts European Christians with urgent challenges that demand spiritual discernment and prophetic courage.”
“But it also presents God-given opportunities that call for repentance, renewal, and faithful obedience.”
He describes a battle for the soul of Europe—one rooted in both ideas and spiritual struggles.
Wessels warns that foundational freedoms tied to the biblical worldview, such as religious liberty, are at risk in a time of rising hostility to faith.
“It is a war against foundational Western values such as freedom of religion or belief, values that did not emerge accidentally but were forged in societies shaped by the biblical vision of human dignity and responsibility before God.”
“Today these freedoms are increasingly eroded by autocratic impulses, cultural hostility toward faith, and the stigmatization of Christian convictions.”
Referencing Romans 1:18, he stresses that when truth is replaced by wickedness, injustice arises.
Wessels affirms defending religious freedom as a way to protect the Gospel and the dignity of every person.
Confronting division within the church, Wessels mourns the growing disunity among believers over issues of baptism, church roles, and human sexuality, which undermines Christ’s message of reconciliation.
“Jesus’ words cut sharply through our ecclesial debates.”
He reminds the church of Luke 11:17:
“Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined.”
“Truth matters — but so does love.”
“Orthodoxy without humility becomes a clanging cymbal.”
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Wessels continues, drawing on 2 Corinthians 5:18–20, that all Christians carry the ministry of reconciliation.
He says the church should storm division with Christ-like humility and unity.
Addressing nationalism, he notes that while patriotism is not wrong, making nationhood ultimate transgresses the Kingdom call, and reminds: “Our citizenship is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20), and God’s saving love reaches the whole world.
He cautions the church against adopting fear and exclusion, warning that prioritizing borders over people opposes the very heart of the gospel.
Materialism and comfort, even inside the church, are highlighted as dangers; these diminish sacrificial discipleship and contradict Christ’s humility and service.
He cites Matthew 6:24:
“Jesus’ warning remains prophetic: ‘You cannot serve both God and Mammon.’”
Finally, Wessels urges European Christians to consider their responsibility for the stewardship of God’s creation, warning against ignoring the cries of the earth and the impact on global neighbors.
This is a time for repentance, courage, and prophetic obedience so the church can bear faithful witness to Christ in a changing Europe.
Faithful discipleship rooted in Biblical values is the path leading our families, nations, and continent back to God’s freedom and hope.
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