WHY SHOULD THE GLOBAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SAVE THE PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS?

Toronto, Canada, Jeffrey S. Ram,  Editor, ReformAdvocate. Com   December 18, 2025

The Wall of Remembrance by the Kuki community displays 100 coffins and photos of those killed during the Manipur riots, supported by BJP-led forces under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who failed to stop the violence. The global Christian community ignored the situation. The ethnic violence between the Hindu Mitei majority community and the Kuki-Zo Christian minority erupted on 3 May 2023, but even in December 2025, about 50,000 Kuki-Zo Christians, including 22,000-25,000 children, remain in refugee camps. Over 300 Christians were killed, and 360–400 churches were destroyed. Photo: Courtesy Yaqut Ali.

According to the 2025 World Watch Report by Open Doors, more than 380 million Christians face discrimination and persecution worldwide. In 2024, thousands became victims of killings, imprisonment, kidnappings, and violence across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. This violence happens every day, yet it no longer shocks or makes headlines. The global Christian community remains passive and powerless, unable to influence Western political, military, or trade relations with persecuting regimes and terrorist groups. While many organizations assist victims, no major Christian group is rallying global opinion to oppose these crimes, which occur daily. Unless churches, denominations, and Christians launch widespread advocacy efforts, persecution could lead to the elimination of Christian minorities in many countries.  

WHY THE GLOBAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY REMAINS PASSIVE

1. Distance and invisibility: Christian persecution in distant countries often goes unreported, leaving Western Christians unaware of the hatred and violence against Christ’s followers.

2. Complacency: Christians in the Global North enjoy freedoms and focus on their lives and church activities, often lacking urgency to help Christian minorities.

3. Focus on trade and influence: Many churches hesitate to criticize anti-Christian regimes or terrorists to avoid conflicting with their countries' foreign policies.

4. Competing priorities: Issues like homelessness, disaster relief, and church activities stretch resources and cause donor and volunteer fatigue.

5. Misconceptions about Mission: While most churches support World Missions financially, many do not see the need for political action to help Christian minorities.

REASONS FOR THE GLOBAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT THE PERSECUTED CHRISTIAN MINORITIES

1. As Christians, we have a moral duty to care for each other. Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another...” (John 13:34-35).

2. Christians see themselves as a global family beyond differences. Allowing persecution breaks this unity.

3. Silence encourages anti-Christian regimes and terrorist groups. International action can put pressure on them to stop violence.

4. Many countries with Christian majorities claim to support democracy and human rights, but maintain ties with nations with discriminatory laws and oppressive actions.

5. The UN and other organizations often fail to enforce human rights commitments, even when nations suppress religious minorities. Accepting crimes against humanity erodes the credibility of these organizations

Supporting persecuted minorities, Christian and non-Christian, shows our faith in love, peace, compassion, and human dignity—values that define civilized societies.

HOW THE CHURCH AND INDIVIDUALS CAN PREVENT PERSECUTION TO PROTECT CHRISTIAN MINORITIES THROUGH POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC ACTIONS

1. Regularly educate congregations about global persecution and turn abstract sympathy into concrete action.

2. Combine prayer with tangible efforts such as vigils, updates, and advocacy.

3. Support reputable human rights organizations that campaign for religious freedom.

4. Urge governments to prioritize human rights and religious liberty through sanctions, trade bans, and diplomatic efforts.

5. Assist Christian refugees and asylum seekers through adoption, mentoring, or partnerships.

6. Build alliances with other faith groups and secular organizations to enhance influence.

7. Share reports from persecuted minorities via media and church networks to encourage government accountability.

8. Educate minorities about their legal rights, document abuses, and explore peaceful legal remedies to reduce violence.

9. Address root causes by improving education, reducing poverty and strengthening Christian minorities to enable them to resist violence. Weakness attracts attacks.

COSTS OF ABANDONING CHRISTIAN MINORITIES AND THE BENEFITS OF HELPING THEM

When Christians ignore the persecution of fellow believers, it leads to the abandonment of brothers and sisters in Christ, the loss of hope among traumatized communities, and damages the church’s credibility as a supporter of Christian love and unity. Conversely, when we take action through prayer, advocacy, giving, and brave witness, it not only provides relief to persecuted Christian minorities but also strengthens our faith in Christian unity and human dignity.

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