This resolution condemns the severe persecution faced by Christians in numerous Muslim-majority countries, noting that over 380 million Christians globally experience high levels of persecution. It provides extensive examples of violence, discrimination, and restrictions on religious freedom, citing situations in Nigeria, where thousands are killed, and Egypt, where Coptic minorities face marginalization and forced conversions. Further instances of persecution are detailed, including the closure of evangelical churches in Algeria, arrests in Iran, and blasphemy accusations leading to mob violence in Pakistan. The resolution also highlights challenges in Saudi Arabia regarding public worship and the forced hiding of Christians in Afghanistan and Somalia due to systemic abuses. The House of Representatives unequivocally condemns these acts and encourages the President to make the protection of persecuted Christians a priority in U.S. foreign policy. This includes diplomatic engagements with Muslim-majority countries and utilizing all available diplomatic tools, such as trade and national security discussions, to advance their safety and religious freedom worldwide.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries.
USA119th CongressHRES-594| House
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This resolution condemns the severe persecution faced by Christians in numerous Muslim-majority countries, noting that over 380 million Christians globally experience high levels of persecution. It provides extensive examples of violence, discrimination, and restrictions on religious freedom, citing situations in Nigeria, where thousands are killed, and Egypt, where Coptic minorities face marginalization and forced conversions. Further instances of persecution are detailed, including the closure of evangelical churches in Algeria, arrests in Iran, and blasphemy accusations leading to mob violence in Pakistan. The resolution also highlights challenges in Saudi Arabia regarding public worship and the forced hiding of Christians in Afghanistan and Somalia due to systemic abuses. The House of Representatives unequivocally condemns these acts and encourages the President to make the protection of persecuted Christians a priority in U.S. foreign policy. This includes diplomatic engagements with Muslim-majority countries and utilizing all available diplomatic tools, such as trade and national security discussions, to advance their safety and religious freedom worldwide.