Senator Ted Cruz is leading a push in the Senate to hold China accountable for its crackdown on Christians, with a new resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Christians. The resolution states that "the CCP's actions mark the largest coordinated, nationwide crackdown against a Christian urban house church in more than 40 years."
Cruz has expressed his concern about the situation, stating, "The Chinese Communist Party is conducting yet another sweeping crackdown on Christians, and they are again targeting Pastor Jin and the Zion Church. The CCP fears anything it cannot directly control, perhaps most of all, faith."
In addition to condemning China's actions, the resolution also includes a demand that the Chinese government respect the human right to freedom of religion and end all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities.
Pastor Jin Mingri, who is the pastor of one of China's biggest underground evangelical churches and whose children are US citizens, was recently detained by Chinese authorities. His daughter, Grace, expressed gratitude for Cruz's efforts, stating that his work demonstrates the world is watching as the Chinese government unjustly imprisons pastors and church leaders for the peaceful exercise of their faith.
The resolution has been endorsed by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who stated that "the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign of repression against Christians, including the targeting of churches such as the Zion Church, is a violation of fundamental religious freedom rights."
This move comes amid a broader crackdown on Christian leaders in China, with nearly 30 pastors and workers detained or missing across various cities. The fates of Mingri and other arrested Christian leaders remain uncertain.
The resolution aims to express the US government's global commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance, while also acknowledging China's human rights abuses.
Cruz has expressed his concern about the situation, stating, "The Chinese Communist Party is conducting yet another sweeping crackdown on Christians, and they are again targeting Pastor Jin and the Zion Church. The CCP fears anything it cannot directly control, perhaps most of all, faith."
In addition to condemning China's actions, the resolution also includes a demand that the Chinese government respect the human right to freedom of religion and end all forms of violence and discrimination against religious minorities.
Pastor Jin Mingri, who is the pastor of one of China's biggest underground evangelical churches and whose children are US citizens, was recently detained by Chinese authorities. His daughter, Grace, expressed gratitude for Cruz's efforts, stating that his work demonstrates the world is watching as the Chinese government unjustly imprisons pastors and church leaders for the peaceful exercise of their faith.
The resolution has been endorsed by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who stated that "the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign of repression against Christians, including the targeting of churches such as the Zion Church, is a violation of fundamental religious freedom rights."
This move comes amid a broader crackdown on Christian leaders in China, with nearly 30 pastors and workers detained or missing across various cities. The fates of Mingri and other arrested Christian leaders remain uncertain.
The resolution aims to express the US government's global commitment to promoting religious freedom and tolerance, while also acknowledging China's human rights abuses.
I'm thinking we should be more careful about how we talk about these kinda issues... like, what if it escalates into a bigger conflict between nations? 
And then we'd be the ones getting hurt, ya know? 
It's not just about China or Christians, it's about human rights and freedoms for everyone. We should be advocating for that globally, not just targeting one country. 
Can't we just focus on promoting peace and understanding instead of condemning each other? 
I'm literally obsessed with how this news is formatted! 
There are so many great visuals - photos of Pastor Jin Mingri, Senator Ted Cruz, and even a map showing the US's stance on China's human rights issues... 
But what really stands out to me is the clear, concise language used in the resolution. It's not too technical or jargon-heavy, making it super accessible to anyone who wants to understand the issue 
And can we talk about how nicely the different sections are broken up? The headings, subheadings... it all feels so well-organized and easy to follow 
This is what I mean by "format matters" - it really makes a difference in how engaging and informative an article is! 
this is really crazy how China is dealing with Christians. I mean, 40 years without a coordinated crackdown on urban house churches is just insane 
. It's like they're trying to take away people's freedom of faith and it's not okay. The US Senate should be all over this, you know? 
, can't believe they're finally doing something about this 
. I mean, 40 years is a looong time to have been persecuted just for being Christian 
, what kind of "justice" system allows them to be detained like that?!? 
. I'm glad Sen. Cruz and Shelley Moore Capito are stepping up 
, but we need more concrete action 
, not just some resolution 
. And let's not forget all the other Christians who are suffering in silence 
. This is about time someone did something about it 
, but I'm still worried about those pastors and workers who are still missing 
.
. It's crazy how far the Chinese Communist Party has taken things, targeting entire churches just because they won't conform 
.
. We should all be supporting our world leaders as they take a stand for human rights and religious freedom 
Also, how many people exactly are we talking about here - like, 30 pastors and workers detained or missing, yeah okay... How do we even measure the scale of this thing?
But then again, maybe Senator Cruz is just trying to help, which I guess is cool... but can we also talk about the bigger picture here? Like, what are we doing to address the root causes of this problem?
it's like they're trying to control every aspect of life there... 
I just hope this leads to some real change for those poor Christians in China... their lives are being ruined because of some party's fear of faith 
. Need to hold China accountable 
. 40 years of Christian house church crackdowns 
, but we need more action 
. China's human rights abuses are no joke 
. We can't turn a blind eye 
... I mean, sure, we should be worried about China's human rights abuses and all that, but what's the real motive here? Is it just to score some points with the Christian crowd or is there somethin' more sinister goin' on? 
. I'm so grateful to Senator Cruz for taking a stand and demanding justice for Pastor Jin and all the others being persecuted in China. We need more of this kind of courage and leadership from our government