Religious Persecution

GOP Rep Wants Bishop Deportated After Trump Prayer Service Criticism

A GOP representative’s call for a bishop’s deportation after a prayer service at which the bishop appealed for mercy and compassion towards marginalized groups has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The representative’s suggestion, made in response to the bishop’s impassioned plea, highlights a growing chasm in the political landscape.

This incident underscores a disturbing trend: the increasing willingness to silence dissenting voices through threats of punitive action. The bishop’s message, focused on empathy for vulnerable populations – including LGBTQ+ children and undocumented immigrants – was met not with dialogue, but with a demand for her removal from the country.

The implications of such a suggestion are deeply unsettling.… Continue reading

India moves to implement controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims | CNN

India has recently implemented a controversial Citizenship Amendment Act that has sparked debates and discussions worldwide. The law provides a fast-track to citizenship for immigrants from neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, but with one major caveat – they must not be Muslim. The act specifically targets religious minorities persecuted on religious grounds, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians. The real intention behind this law is to offer refuge to those who have faced discrimination and violence in their home countries.

However, the way this legislation has been portrayed in the media is both misleading and divisive.… Continue reading