Persecution - news
In China speech on eve of Olympics, Bush declares opposition to country’s repression
President Bush declared the United States’ “firm opposition” to China’s repression of religious liberty and other human rights on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 7, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
More Than Olympic Gold at Stake in China
All eyes are on China this week as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games officially commence Friday. Millions will tune in over the course of more than two weeks to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for their sport’s highest honor, Olympic gold. more »
By Doug Carlson - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty, Issues,
Rep.: Bush should use ‘bully pulpit’ in China
For Republican Congressman Zach Wamp, the only successful trip by President Bush to China for the Olympics will be one in which he uses the “bully pulpit of the White House.” more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Bush urged to encourage Chinese believers
The right words from President Bush in Beijing could prove extremely helpful to many Christians suffering in China, said a leading advocate for the persecuted church in that country. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
House, Bush send signals to China on rights abuses
The U.S. House of Representatives and President Bush have signaled to China’s Communist regime its violations of religious liberty and other human rights will not be forgotten as the opening of the Summer Olympics in Beijing nears. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 1, 2008
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Kazakhstan weighs new religion restrictions
Kazakhstan, which already places burdens on religious organizations, will substantially increase restrictions on expressions of faith if new legislation becomes law, according to the U.S. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 22, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Sudanese president charged with genocide
The prosecutor for the International Criminal Court requested an arrest warrant July 14 for the president of Sudan’s militant Islamic regime, charging him with genocidal acts in Darfur. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 14, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty
Bush lifts North Korea sanctions; Land disappointed
President Bush announced June 26 he would lift some trade sanctions against North Korea and remove the communist regime from a list of state sponsors of terror, drawing expressions of disappointment from a Southern Baptist ethics leader and a Republican congresswoman. more »
By Tom Strode - Jun 26, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Issues,
China: ‘The world is watching’
Nation’s history of persecution, current need to define place in world set interesting stage for 2008 Olympics
On 08/08/08 at eight minutes past 8 p.m., the summer Olympics will begin in Beijing, fully in tune with Chinese tradition to the tiniest detail, even to its kickoff time. more »
By Alice Elmore and Grace Thornton - Jun 26, 2008
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Persecution, Social Issues
Olympics: Appeals grow for Bush to protest
Congressional members of President Bush’s own party urged him not to attend the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic games in Beijing during a Capitol Hill news conference. more »
By Tom Strode - May 6, 2008
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, Persecution, Religious Liberty