The World and Everything In It
3.27.25 Religious persecution worldwide, adoptions from China, and a Ukranian ballet performs Swan Lake
Mar 27, 2025
Stephen Schneck, a political philosopher and chairman of USCIRF, sheds light on the critical issue of global religious persecution from the latest USCIRF report, revealing alarming violations in places like China and Afghanistan. He also discusses the poignant challenges faced by U.S. families navigating adoptions from China during the pandemic. Additionally, he touches on the resilience displayed by Ukrainian ballet artists as they continue to perform amidst conflict, emphasizing the power of art in difficult times.
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- A recent report underscores significant global religious persecution, advocating for the U.S. to prioritize religious freedom in foreign policy.
- The abrupt cessation of China's international adoption program has left many U.S. families in limbo, raising concerns about orphan care in China.
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Global Religious Persecution Report
A recent report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom highlights significant global religious persecution, urging the U.S. to take action. The report identifies countries like China, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan, which exhibit severe violations of religious freedom, including the cancellation of numerous religious organizations in Nicaragua. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford likened the hidden nature of such persecution to mold growing behind walls, emphasizing that it needs to be exposed. The commission's work aims to make religious freedom a priority in U.S. foreign policy, challenging the delicate balance between diplomatic relations and human rights advocacy.
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