Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Persecution of Syrian Minorities

Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Address Persecution of Syrian Minorities

More than 80 Christian leaders have signed a letter to former President Donald Trump, calling on him to confront the persecution of Christians, Druze, Kurds, and other minorities in Syria. "We urge you to address directly the massacre of Christians, Kurds, Druze, and Alawites in Syria, notably in the greater Suwayda area," said the Nov. 7 letter.

Religion Still Clearly Shapes Daily Life in 5 of 7 World Regions, Study Finds

The Bible Society has released a comprehensive study exploring how culture, religion, politics, and economics influence Scripture engagement worldwide. The Patmos Typology Report, covering 85 countries and territories grouped into seven missiological clusters, found strong theism worldwide, with five clusters showing religion remains significant in daily life.
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