U.S. House Takes Bold Lead against Genocide of Christians

News Staff : Mar 15, 2016
Family Research Council

"While the word 'genocide' alone won't stop the suffering, it will certainly go a long way to sparking a series of mostly non-military actions that can bring help and hope to our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering for nothing more than being identified as followers of Jesus Christ." -Tony Perkins

(Washington, DC)—Monday night, the House of Representatives voted on U.S. Rep. Fortenberry's (R-Nebr.) efforts to characterize ISIS' violence against Christians and others as genocide. ISIS has targeted religious minorities including Christians, Yezidis and many others. (Photo: Omar Sanadiki / Reuters)

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins commented:

"I commend the House for unanimously voting to declare ISIS' atrocities against Christians and others as genocide. While condemning and stopping ISIS' bloody rampage against Christians and other religious minorities is a priority for the House of Representatives and most of the Western world, including the European Parliament, it has unfortunately not been a priority for the [this] administration…

"America has lost its chance to take the lead against ISIS.  But regardless of the timing, our national security, vital interests, and essential values demand that we act. While the word 'genocide' alone won't stop the suffering, it will certainly go a long way to sparking a series of mostly non-military actions that can bring help and hope to our Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering for nothing more than being identified as followers of Jesus Christ.

"Every day that goes by without America's help is a lost opportunity.

"Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in ISIS territory. And pray for our nation, which should always be leading on religious liberty—not following," concluded Perkins.