In Defense of Christians

Rebuilding with US funds, Iraq’s minority religious communities still await security

By Jack Jenkins — July 13, 2018
(RNS) — U.S. evangelical leaders have applauded a move to fund the restoration of Iraqi religious minority communities through USAID. But most parties involved say the real vexing issue is security.

Activists: West is ignoring genocide of Middle East religious minorities

By Lauren Markoe — September 8, 2016
(RNS) The plight of Christians in the Middle East is all but ignored, say their advocates.

Ted Cruz booed off the stage when he touts Israel-Christian solidarity

By Lauren Markoe — September 11, 2014
(RNS) The Texas senator is heckled off the stage at a conference to protect Middle Eastern Christians after he calls Israel an ally.

‘In Defense of Christians’ seeks to protect brethren from Egypt to Iraq

By Lauren Markoe — September 10, 2014
(RNS) "In Defense of Christians," a Washington-based group, wants to press the point that Christianity is endangered in the Middle East -- its birthplace -- and that its survival is in the interests of all nations.
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