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Take Action: Speak Out For Persecuted Christians Across the Globe!
The United States should do more to demand an end to the oppression of Christians.
Goal: 10,000
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Progress: 5,275
Sponsored by: Jesus Loves You
Throughout the world, Christians are wrongfully harassed and discriminated against because of their beliefs. This persecution is often state sanctioned or carried out with impunity by militant groups. In many countries, Christians are under constant threat of death, detention, harassment, or imprisonment.
In Pakistan this March, as many as 100 properties were burned in a Christian neighborhood when the area was targeted by a mob. Christians in that country are frequently attacked and face terrible discrimination. In Nigeria, Christian communities have been targeted repeatedly by Islamic extremists, with hundreds of innocents killed because of their personal belief systems. And in China hundreds of Christians have been detained and imprisoned as the government continues to shut down "illegal" churches.
And as you read this, Pastor Saeed Abedini, a 32-year-old U.S. citizen, languishes in Iran's infamous Evin prison for the crime of sharing his faith while engaged in ecumenical social work activities, including building orphanages.
The United States Center on International Religious Freedom and the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom support protecting all people of faith from discrimination and harassment.
Sign the petition: Urge U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to continue to work with USCIRF and the IRF to make protection of persecuted Christians a top priority.
TO: The Honorable John Kerry:
First, we wish to thank you for your support of International of Rights and Freedoms cases such as that of Mr. Saeed Abedini, however there are other locations where religious and personal freedoms are being infringed upon by state and local governments and rogue militant groups.
The United States Center on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom have repeatedly identified Pakistan, China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia among many other countries - as a particularly severe violators of religious freedoms due to the systematic, ongoing and egregious violations that the government both perpetrates and tolerates. Not only is religious freedom an internationally recognized human right, according to the USCIRF, "religious freedom is associated with vibrant political democracy, rising economic and social progress, diminished violence, and greater stability."
In keeping with the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, we ask that you call these and other countries to order; to cease and desist from these cruel and oppressive acts against the personal and religious freedoms of their citizens. Encouraging religious freedom should be considered a vital U.S interest.
Petition Signatures
May 14, 2013
Michael Edwards
You know you are on the right side when the ones who preach, love, forgiveness, and tolerance are the ones that are being condemned and persecuted! May those of you who have not found a place for the Lord in heart find it before you don't have the choice!
May 14, 2013
Carol Tracy
May 14, 2013
Cody Cliff
May 14, 2013
Sandy Coulter
We must as a nation choose Jesus. Being persecuted for your faith is so wrong, and we must stop it!!! The Lord has told us in HIS word what we as a nation must do. II Chronicles 14:7 If we don't our fate is sealed!!!
May 14, 2013
Mihaela Boboc
May 14, 2013
christie anders
God is who the world needs. May God bless us all. I love you lord there is no greater love than yours. In Jesus holy name AMEN
May 14, 2013
richard aymer
May 14, 2013
Karen Killion
We need to stop this senseless nonsense!
May 14, 2013
Barbara Preciado
May 14, 2013
Andrea Smith
What is the world coming to when you can't preach the Gospel to other nations, let alone practice what you preach in your own country's military? It's an attack of civil liberties and of someone's own freedom to be persecuted.
May 14, 2013
reynette mcafee
may GOD FREE ALL OF THEM AND BRING THEM HOME AND GIVE THE FAMILY'S PEACE.
May 14, 2013
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Sir, please save them..please do something... i pray for God gives you the wisdom, i pray for every christians safety... for i love you all..God bless.
May 14, 2013
Beverly Irvin
Jesus said They hated Me,they will also hate you. God I lift all those who are being persecuted up to You. Please put a protective hand around each one. In Jesus name. Amen
May 14, 2013
Darby Alway
I will stand beside any soldier, sailor, marine, airforce and coast guard who stands up for this great country of ours. I am so proud of the American Armed Service for what they do and what they stand for. Praise God for those who serve.
May 14, 2013
Alan Bowyer
In 42 countries Christians are persecuted solely because of their faith and no other reason. This needs to highlighted more and sanctions introduced and pressure on the governments. This needs to be in the news. Google Persecuted Christians.
May 14, 2013
Ashley Garner
May 14, 2013
Helen "sooky" Lennon-Quimby
As a free person..I pray for and support the right ..for all people ,,to share the same right..FREEDOM...
May 14, 2013
lisa mcknight
If God be for us, who can be against us.
May 14, 2013
(Name not displayed)
God loves us and have a wonderful plan for us.
May 14, 2013
(Name not displayed)
help people heal, god and let their pain go, though You Jesus the healer all the captives will set free for all the true believers. King of Glory I pray to thee, Amen
May 14, 2013
Darren Tinkler
May 14, 2013
Christina O'Donnell
Selah
May 14, 2013
allan bishop
God will find a way
May 13, 2013
Cheri Brennen
Thank you.
May 13, 2013
Lynn Marks
May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
LeeAnn Olson
May 13, 2013
Sarah Rundorff
May 13, 2013
Elizabeth Akinson
May 13, 2013
Chrystal Arcaris
Thank you for your continued hard work and for your compassionate heart. Praying without ceasing is the order of the day. May you be strengthened as you go forward.
May 13, 2013
Daniel Drew
May 13, 2013
michael schoeller
May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
toni rodriguez
i am not ashamed to be a christian. u.s secretary of state john kerry please continue to. work with usicrf and the irf to make protection of persecuted christians a top priority
May 13, 2013
(Name not displayed)
The Bible says to go forth boldly and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love you Lord and I will forever praise your Holy Name.
May 13, 2013
anita domanico
May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
Maria Jacobson
No matter what they do, Jesus is King of King and Lord of Lords, nothing can ever change that!!!!!!!
May 13, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Amen!!!! have Trust in the Lord Our God!!! help those who are being persecuted for Christian Beliefs!!!
May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
suzette titus
GOD's judgement is awaiting .. this has to happen as predicted in the bible .. Persecutors beware ,,,!!
May 13, 2013
katarzyna nowak
May 13, 2013
Linda Saunders
Thank you.
May 13, 2013
S v Soest
Don't lose your faith in the Lord God in Lord Jesus name amen
May 13, 2013
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May 13, 2013
(Name not displayed)
yes sir I pray for persecuted Christians and agree to sign this petition and know many others who would to so I will share this page with them to help you get to your target of course with Gods help Thank you for arranging petition and best of luck Amen
May 13, 2013
Robynette Wilson
May 13, 2013
Tammy Wessell
May 13, 2013
sandi crist
May 13, 2013
Mary Satkas
