Glenn Beck’s Charity Develops Alert System to Help Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Escape Threats

Glenn Beck’s Charity Develops Alert System to Help Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Escape Threats

Glenn Beck’s humanitarian organization, Mercury One, is prioritizing efforts to assist Christians facing violence and persecution in Nigeria, as the conservative radio host warns that growing threats to religious freedom worldwide could eventually affect the United States. Mercury One provides humanitarian aid and supports persecuted Christians through partnerships with Save the Persecuted Christians and The Nazarene Fund, established in 2015.
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