Christian Persecution

Iraq’s New Christian Patriarch Inherits a Vanishing Flock

Though the threat from ISIS has abated, Iran-backed Shiite militias continue to terrorize the Christian minority in Iraq. The US must push Baghdad to protect the few Christians left in Iraq.

Speakers of Jesus’s Native Tongue: Syriac Christians & the Endurance of an Ancient Faith

The story of Syriac Christians, which history has sadly forgotten as among the first disciples of Christ, is one of political neglect and tragedy, but also of hope for the future

Christianity Is the Vanguard of Western Civilization—and America Must Protect It Abroad

The inextricable links between Christianity and the rise of liberal democracy are undeniable—therefore, as the United States seeks to promote Western values abroad, it must defend Christians.

Never Without His Rosary or His Pistol: The Legacy of Syriac Christian Paul Bedari

Father Paul Bedari remains an essential figure for understanding the history of Syriac Christians in the 20th century

Episode 92 | Is America Betraying Middle East Christians?

The Provcast team interview Rich Ghazal, Executive Director of In Defense of Christians, to discuss the question of Christian persecution as it relates to US foreign policy

Maximum Pressure Is Necessary to Counter Iran’s Proxy War

The US must return to a policy of maximum pressure to disrupt Iran’s revenue streams, curtail its proxies, and protect Middle Eastern Christians.

Religious Liberty, Putin, and Lukashenko 

A recent crackdown on religious liberty in Belarus offers a reminder of why freedom of religion so often comes into conflict with authoritarianism

A Dangerous Discourse Endangers Syria’s Christians

Perpetuating the narrative that Bashar al-Assad was a great protector of Christians instead of a violent dictator who protected only his loyal supporters serves only to further endanger Middle Eastern Christians

Christmas Attacks: Part of a Growing Trend of Violence Against Christians

Anti-Christian persecution has only increased in the last few years, both in the West and the developing world, with Christmas attacks being a prime example

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