Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Resolution Against Christian Persecution

Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, is advocating for a resolution that condemns the persecution of Christians in predominantly Muslim nations.

This resolution calls on the President to make defending persecuted Christians a priority in American foreign policy. It includes suggestions for “diplomatic engagement with majority Muslim countries” and efforts to stabilize the Middle East.

The resolution also encourages the President to employ various diplomatic strategies.

In a statement, Hawley emphasized, “Our country was based on religious freedom. We cannot remain idle while Christians worldwide are persecuted for declaring Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. These atrocious acts must be condemned.” He pointed out the situation in Nigeria, where, reportedly, thousands of Christians are killed by extremists each year.

He argued that supporting this resolution is crucial for garnering additional support from colleagues in addressing the global persecution of Christians.

Hawley noted, “Around the world, our fellow Christians face brutal persecution merely for recognizing Jesus. In Nigeria alone, over 50,000 Christians have been martyred, and more than 5 million have been displaced due to violence related to their faith.” He indicated that US foreign policy over the past few decades has worsened the crisis, particularly following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which destabilized the region and escalated religious violence.

Though not among the original co-sponsors, Representative Warren Davidson from Ohio has joined as a co-host of the House resolution. Other co-hosts include various representatives from states like Florida, Mississippi, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Texas.

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for a response but did not receive a reply.