Biden Condemns Attacks on Iraqi Christians at UN Meeting

 Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden expressed optimism about the future of Iraq but said the attacks against faith groups, including Iraqi Christians, were among security challenges in the country.

 

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called on the U.S. government to "redouble its efforts" on protecting the religious rights and safety of Iraqi Christians.

 

Earlier this week, the independent federal group issued a statement calling on the government to use the Security Council meeting to highlight the plight of Christians and other small religious minorities in Iraq.Responding to Biden's comments made Wednesday, Elizabeth K. Cassidy, USCIRF Deputy Director for Policy and Research, told The Christian Post, 

 

"We were pleased that he mentioned that issue in his statement although it was a fairly general statement," 

 

The President stil has not said anything on the persecution of Christians  - WHY?

 

But he reacts immediatly when Muslims bomb other Muslims - WHY??

 

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