UK Parliament Debates Persecution in Asia
The Christian Post has this wonderful story about how the UK is debating the persecution going on in Asia.
The severe persecution of Christians in parts of South East Asia and China was highlighted by members of parliament last week in a debate within the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, according to a UK-based persecution watchdog group.
The House of Commons debate, introduced by MP David Drew, highlighted the appalling treatment some Christians receive in South East Asia and China for practicing their faith and “doing nothing more than trying to serve God,” according to a report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
“Whether we are a Christian or follower of another religion or none, we should never lose sight of what is happening to Christians in other parts of the world,” Drew said before giving an overview of the situation in South East Asia and China, with particular focus on Vietnam.
During the July 13 debate, the MP spoke of “awful cases of the most direct action against Christians” and noted many instances of persecution, including the deliberate withholding of aid by the Vietnamese Government from Christians in many parts of Vietnam.