Speak Up for Those Who Can't—Even if They Don’t Pray Like You | Opinion
Summary
Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was detained in China for preaching but was released after President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The article urges President Trump to use upcoming talks with China to push for the release of other political prisoners, including non-Christians, as a way to support religious freedom and protect American values.Key Facts
- Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, a house-church pastor in China, was arrested for preaching the gospel.
- President Donald Trump discussed Pastor Jin’s case with Chinese President Xi Jinping, leading to Jin’s release.
- Many political prisoners remain in China, including Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, who was sentenced to 20 years on false charges.
- Dr. Abbas was detained after her sister spoke out about the Uyghur genocide in the United States.
- The Chinese government is accused of trying to silence free speech, even affecting Americans.
- The article calls for President Trump to raise the cases of other prisoners like Tibetan Buddhists and Falun Gong practitioners in talks with China.
- Advocating religious freedom is described as important to U.S. national security and values.
- The upcoming White House meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping is seen as an opportunity to address political prisoner releases.
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