American Christians Should Take Religious Persecution as Seriously as Christ Did

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Kim, W. (2026, September 27). American Christians Should Take Religious Persecution as Seriously as Christ Did. The Dispatch. https://thedispatch.com/article/trump-administration-refugees-christianity/

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The author reflects on testimonies heard at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea two years ago, where persecuted Christians shared their experiences. The article emphasizes personal narratives, such as a pastor who fled his home country as a child due to religious persecution. No specific dates or additional context are provided beyond this recollection and a photo caption from November 13, 2025, describing an interfaith prayer service for immigrants and refugees in Miami, Florida.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In 2023, Walter Kim attended the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea, where he heard powerful testimonies from persecuted Christians. Among those present was a pastor who as a child had to flee his home country due to religious persecution of his family. These experiences highlight the ongoing struggles faced by believers around the world, emphasizing the need for American Christians to take such issues seriously and support their persecuted counterparts globally.

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Christians Florida Lausanne Congress Miami South Korea

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Christians NORP · 1× Florida GPE · 1× Getty Images ORG · 1× Joe Raedle PERSON · 1× Miami ORG · 1× South Korea GPE · 1×

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Two years ago, at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea, I heard unforgettable testimonies from persecuted Christians.

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2026-09-27 · The Dispatch

American Christians Should Take Religious Persecution as Seriously as Christ Did · assertive framing

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Two years ago, at the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in South Korea, I heard unforgettable testimonies from persecuted Christians. asserted

I → hear → Christians

Sitting next to me was a pastor who, as a child, had to flee his home country because of his family’s faith. asserted

who → sit → faith

People pray during an interfaith service on behalf of immigrants and refugees on November 13, 2025, in Miami, Florida. asserted

People → pray → Miami