Egypt is a key ally for the U.S. in the Middle East. Yet Christians in Egypt face unrelenting discrimination and violence.
Now Congress has an opportunity to urge Egypt to right this wrong.
Rep. French Hill has introduced “Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt,” House Resolution 117.
It clearly describes what Christians endure in Egypt and how the Egyptian government can address the problems. (See the text below.)
You can learn about Christians in Egypt: “Why Do These Children Have a Cross Tattoo?”
Rep. Hill tells more in “Protect Those of Faith In Egypt” and highlights Abdo Adel.
Abdo Adel, a Christian, posted a vague comparison of Jesus and Muhammad on Facebook in July 2018. A complaint was filed with the police accusing him of insulting Islam, and a mob attacked Christians’ property.
A local priest posted a desperate apology on social media, and Abdo and his family fled. Abdo was arrested and convicted for “contempt of religion,” or blasphemy, in December 2018.
He remains in jail past his release date because security forces say his return home would incite violence.
A “reconciliation council” absolved the mob for its violent rampage against Christians.
These injustices occur regularly in Egypt.
The “Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt” resolution explains this extremely well – and how Egypt can reform:
Original source can be found here.
