Faith Leaders Call On Trump To Protect Christian Refugees

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A large group of pastors sent a letter to President Donald Trump in May to “act swiftly to protect Afghan Christians from deportation to Afghanistan.”

“President Trump, your Administration has rightly prioritized international religious freedom as a central pillar of American foreign policy. Under your leadership, we have seen unprecedented efforts to elevate the cause of persecuted religious minorities worldwide — hosting the historic Ministerials to Advance Religious Freedom, launching the International Religious Freedom Alliance, and taking courageous actions against regimes that persecute religious minorities, you have championed the rights of the oppressed. We are deeply grateful for these efforts,” the group of pastors wrote in the letter, which was CC’d to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.

“Afghanistan is among the most dangerous places in the world for Christians. Conversion from Islam is considered apostasy under Taliban rule and is punishable by imprisonment or execution. According to reports, including by Fox News and Christian Broadcasting Network, Afghan Christians living in the United States now face the terrifying prospect of forced return to a country where their faith puts them at daily risk of death. Many of these individuals found safety in America only to now be told they must self-deport within a week — an impossible timeline given the grave dangers they would face.”

‘Slaughtered On A Daily Basis’

Recent reports from around the world have highlighted the threats faced by Christians within many Islamic nations. “There are Taliban fighters in Syria right now … the second thing I’ve heard is that they’re killing a lot of religious minorities and many, many Christians. They’re being slaughtered on a daily basis,” one expert told “The Shawn Ryan Show” in March 2025. “Unless the U.S. President [Donald] Trump takes action, this is something that will continue very rapidly.” (READ IN FULL: ‘Slaughtered On A Daily Basis’: Experts Call On Trump To End International Christian Genocide)

“And my fear is that this is gonna worsen. It’s gonna increase, especially now that he has Taliban members with them and he’s getting support from the leadership of the Taliban,” he added.

The Taliban have controlled Afghanistan since 2021 after the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal from the nation, according to the Daily Caller. In 2024, some 74,000 Afghans were still awaiting visas so they could leave the terrorist-run state.

Importance Of Religious Freedom

“One of the most essential tools the United States has historically used to uphold religious freedom is the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Throughout history, in both Republican and Democratic administrations, refugee resettlement has offered a lifeline to those escaping religious oppression, from Soviet Jews to Iraqi Yezidis to Christians in countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Burma and other countries that persecute followers of Jesus,” the pastors added in the letter. (READ MORE: Biden Ignores Christian Massacres For 3rd Year In A Row)

“It is critical that our nation continue to provide refuge to those whose lives are at risk because of their faith, including Afghan Christians. Protecting them is not only consistent with America’s values; it is a direct extension of your Administration’s commitment to defending religious liberty around the globe.”

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