U.S. Lawmakers Call for Action Against Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Countries
In a bid to address the troubling issue of Christian persecution, Republican lawmakers in the United States have taken a significant step. A joint resolution has been introduced in both the House and Senate with the aim of condemning the oppression faced by Christians in countries where Muslims form the majority. This resolution emphasizes the need for religious freedom to be a central theme in U.S. foreign policy efforts.
On Thursday, Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., brought forth this measure highlighting various forms of persecution faced by Christians in countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, and Pakistan, among others. The resolution outlines incidents of targeted killings, church closures, and forced conversions as serious violations of religious freedom.
Citing the 2025 World Watch List by Open Doors, lawmakers noted that over 380 million Christians worldwide endure high levels of persecution, particularly in Muslim-majority regions. They called on the U.S. President to leverage diplomatic tools, including trade negotiations, to advocate for change.
According to the resolution, Nigeria sees more Christian fatalities annually than all other countries combined, with a recent attack in Benue State leaving over 200 dead.
This legislative effort follows a passionate speech by Congressman Moore on the House floor in April, where he addressed the global persecution of Christians. “Around the world, our brothers and sisters in Christ face rampant persecution for simply acknowledging the name of Jesus. That is unacceptable,” Moore stated, as reported by WTRF.
Sen. Hawley also addressed the Senate, urging action against these injustices. “We cannot sit on the sidelines as Christians around the world are being persecuted for declaring Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior,” said Hawley. He further encouraged President Donald Trump to address the issue during peacekeeping and diplomatic discussions in the Middle East.
The resolution highlights specific cases, such as church closures and arrests in Algeria, and forced conversions in Egypt. It also references the displacement of over 5 million people in Nigeria due to extremist violence, including a massacre in Benue State where militants attacked Christians.
ADF International has expressed support for the resolution, with Kelsey Zorzi, director of Global Religious Freedom, commending it for acknowledging the severity of the situation. Sean Nelson, legal counsel at ADF, emphasized the importance of recognizing that Christians are often targeted for their beliefs.
Moore criticized past U.S. foreign policy decisions, such as the 2003 invasion of Iraq, for worsening conditions for Christians, describing it as a “foreign policy blunder.” He stressed the need for lawmakers to take decisive action, as reported by the Daily Wire.
The resolution has gained support from several Representatives and is backed by various religious liberty organizations, including In Defense of Christians and Global Christian Relief.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
