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To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Iraq concerning reports of land disputes and demographic change affecting Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains.
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Iraq concerning reports of land disputes and demographic change affecting Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains.
We are aware of concerns regarding land disputes, displacement and demographic change affecting Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains. We continue to engage Iraqi authorities on the importance of protecting the rights of all communities in line with the Iraqi Constitution and international human rights obligations.
The UK champions freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all and supports efforts to ensure that Christians and other religious minorities can continue to live safely and securely in their historic communities. Through our diplomatic engagement in Baghdad and Erbil, we have raised the importance of FoRB, including those of Christians, with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We also meet with minority communities, visit their local areas, and support civil society organisations advocating for the rights of minority groups.
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Iraq on protecting the rights and long-term presence of Christians and other religious minorities in the region.
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Iraq on protecting the rights and long-term presence of Christians and other religious minorities in the region.
We are aware of concerns regarding land disputes, displacement and demographic change affecting Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains. We continue to engage Iraqi authorities on the importance of protecting the rights of all communities in line with the Iraqi Constitution and international human rights obligations.
The UK champions freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all and supports efforts to ensure that Christians and other religious minorities can continue to live safely and securely in their historic communities. Through our diplomatic engagement in Baghdad and Erbil, we have raised the importance of FoRB, including those of Christians, with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We also meet with minority communities, visit their local areas, and support civil society organisations advocating for the rights of minority groups.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the safety of Christians in Syria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international counterparts to ensure the safety of Christians in Syria.
I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 22 June in response to Question 10866 and to the former Minister for the Middle East's written statement to the House on 29 April.
I am committed to raising issues related to freedom of religion or belief, including for Christians in Syria at every appropriate opportunity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what resources are being used by his Department to help prevent the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what resources are being used by his Department to help prevent the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of attacks and restrictions affecting Christian communities in the West Bank; and what representations he has made to the Israeli Government on protecting Christian...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of reports of attacks and restrictions affecting Christian communities in the West Bank; and what representations he has made to the Israeli Government on protecting Christian...
The UK remains committed to championing freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all around the world, including in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The right to worship must be protected. The Government of Israel must work with religious communities to facilitate worship in Jerusalem in line with the status quo.
That this House celebrates 90 years of the Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention, an interdenominational organisation with a strong evangelistic focus; recognises the significance of this milestone; commends the continuation of this rich legacy of global mission engagement; highlights the work the Worldwide Mission has done to make Jesus known across the street and across the world since 1937; notes the thousands who have gathered at Hamilton Road Baptist year after year, from young to old, from church leaders to churchgoers, gaining an insight into the heart of the church’s mission; further commends the work the Convention has done to gathering people who care about the world beyond their own shores; expresses appreciation for the international speakers who made the journey to Northern Ireland including Timothy Cho, a two time escapee who endured imprisonment in China and North Korea, and David Gordon, director of the Dohnavur Fellowship in India, the ongoing ministry of the late Amy Carmichael; and wishes the Worldwide Missionary Convention every success in helping every generation step in Gods global mission.
That this House celebrates 90 years of the Bangor Worldwide Missionary Convention, an interdenominational organisation with a strong evangelistic focus; recognises the significance of this milestone; commends the continuation of this rich legacy of global mission engagement; highlights the work the Worldwide Mission has done to make Jesus known across...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to recognise and support Pakistani Christians and support the protection of freedom of religion in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to recognise and support Pakistani Christians and support the protection of freedom of religion in that country.
The UK remains committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief for all, including through our engagement with the Government of Pakistan. In my meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dar on 27 August, I raised a number of human rights issues. We regularly raise the rights of religious minorities with Pakistani counterparts, while UK-funded programmes promote interfaith dialogue and support marginalised communities. We will continue to urge Pakistan to protect the rights and safety of all religious communities, including Christians, in line with its international obligations.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support Christians in Palestine.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support Christians in Palestine.
The Church condemns the persecution that we have seen and stands in solidarity with Palestinian Christian communities across the Holy Land as they continue to face profound hardship. The Church of England remains committed to supporting our Anglican partners, advocating for human rights and calling for the upholding of international humanitarian law and a just and lasting peace for the Palestinians.
The Church condemns the persecution that we have seen and stands in solidarity with Palestinian Christian communities across the Holy Land as they continue to face profound hardship. The Church of England remains committed to supporting our Anglican partners, advocating for human rights and calling for the upholding of international humanitarian law and a just and lasting peace for the Palestinians.
The Church condemns the persecution that we have seen and stands in solidarity with Palestinian Christian communities across the Holy Land as they continue to face profound hardship. The Church of England remains committed to supporting our Anglican partners, advocating for human rights and calling for the upholding of international humanitarian law and a just and lasting peace for the Palestinians.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to support Christians in Palestine.
Taybeh, an ancient Palestinian Christian village in the west bank, is facing record levels of escalating Israeli settler attacks. Father Bashar Fawadleh has warned that residents feel vulnerable and insufficiently protected. What engagement has the Church had with church leaders in Taybeh, and what further steps can the Church take to support this community and help ensure its continued presence and security in the Holy Land?
Taybeh, an ancient Palestinian Christian village in the west bank, is facing record levels of escalating Israeli settler attacks. Father Bashar Fawadleh has warned that residents feel vulnerable and insufficiently protected. What engagement has the Church had with church leaders in Taybeh, and what further steps can the Church take to support this community and help ensure its continued presence and security in the Holy Land?
May I first thank my hon. Friend for her continued and steadfast support for the Palestinians? Since the start of this year, the UN has reported that 76 Palestinians have been killed by settler violence, and that number includes 18 children. As she has rightly mentioned, the village of Taybeh continues to experience near-daily raids on homes by settlers, and the village has been almost entirely encircled by roadblocks and fences. During her recent visit to the diocese of Jerusalem, the Archbishop of Canterbury met with Christian leaders, where she heard at first hand of the suffering being experienced by Palestinian Christians, including persistent violence, destruction of property, seizure of land and restrictions on movement. The settler terrorism that we are witnessing must come to an end.
May I first thank my hon. Friend for her continued and steadfast support for the Palestinians? Since the start of this year, the UN has reported that 76 Palestinians have been killed by settler violence, and that number includes 18 children. As she has rightly mentioned, the village of Taybeh continues to experience near-daily raids on homes by settlers, and the village has been almost entirely encircled by roadblocks and fences. During her recent visit to the diocese of Jerusalem, the Archbishop of Canterbury met with Christian leaders, where she heard at first hand of the suffering being experienced by Palestinian Christians, including persistent violence, destruction of property, seizure of land and restrictions on movement. The settler terrorism that we are witnessing must come to an end.
May I first thank my hon. Friend for her continued and steadfast support for the Palestinians? Since the start of this year, the UN has reported that 76 Palestinians have been killed by settler violence, and that number includes 18 children. As she has rightly mentioned, the village of Taybeh continues to experience near-daily raids on homes by settlers, and the village has been almost entirely encircled by roadblocks and fences. During her recent visit to the diocese of Jerusalem, the Archbishop of Canterbury met with Christian leaders, where she heard at first hand of the suffering being experienced by Palestinian Christians, including persistent violence, destruction of property, seizure of land and restrictions on movement. The settler terrorism that we are witnessing must come to an end.
Taybeh, an ancient Palestinian Christian village in the west bank, is facing record levels of escalating Israeli settler attacks. Father Bashar Fawadleh has warned that residents feel vulnerable and insufficiently protected. What engagement has the Church had with church leaders in Taybeh, and what further steps can the Church take to support this community and help ensure its continued presence and security in the Holy Land?
May I encourage the Church Commissioners to support the Church in facilitating community events? Wells cathedral and Wells bishop’s palace are at the centre of an amazing programme of year-round festivals, fairs and markets, but the Church Commissioners have suddenly served a stop notice on the Phelps’ family at Palace farm in Wells, which for decades has offered—
May I encourage the Church Commissioners to support the Church in facilitating community events? Wells cathedral and Wells bishop’s palace are at the centre of an amazing programme of year-round festivals, fairs and markets, but the Church Commissioners have suddenly served a stop notice on the Phelps’ family at Palace farm in Wells, which for decades has offered—
Order. I am sorry, but the original question was about Palestine. What the hon. Member is saying is not relevant to that question. Let us move on.
The Church remains deeply concerned about the ongoing worldwide persecution on the grounds of faith and belief, including recent cases in Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, India and many others, and all these countries have featured high on the most recent Open Doors world watch list. Alongside the UN Secretary-General, the Church believes that whenever one minority group is persecuted, no one is safe.
The Church remains deeply concerned about the ongoing worldwide persecution on the grounds of faith and belief, including recent cases in Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, India and many others, and all these countries have featured high on the most recent Open Doors world watch list. Alongside the UN Secretary-General, the Church believes that whenever one minority group is persecuted, no one is safe.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the level of persecution of Christians overseas.
Thank you, Mr Speaker—I stand rightly chastised.
To me, one of the most important aspects of being a Christian is being part of a global fellowship, and the Church of England stands as a light on the hill for our global community. I have been contacted on numerous occasions by churches and fellow Christians in my community who are deeply worried about the persecution of fellow Christians in Nigeria, and that is on top of the increasing persecution of Christians that we are seeing in other countries around the world. Given that the Church of England has a special role in our global fellowship, could my hon. Friend outline what more it can do in speaking out and providing solidarity with Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world?
Thank you, Mr Speaker—I stand rightly chastised.
To me, one of the most important aspects of being a Christian is being part of a global fellowship, and the Church of England stands as a light on the hill for our global community. I have been contacted on numerous occasions by churches and fellow Christians in my community who are deeply worried about the persecution of fellow Christians in Nigeria, and that is on top of the increasing persecution of Christians that we are seeing in other countries around the world. Given that the Church of England has a special role in our global fellowship, could my hon. Friend outline what more it can do in speaking out and providing solidarity with Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world?
As my hon. Friend mentions, in parts of Nigeria Christian communities continue to face considerable persecution, particularly from Fulani militia and Boko Haram. This has been happening for many decades. Senior members of the Church have frequently visited and written to the Nigerian Government ahead of elections, urging them not to exploit ethnic or religious divisions, finance violence or pursue electoral success at the nation’s expense. The wider Anglican communion and its agencies continue to offer support, financial aid and education in that space. The bishops in the other place raise cases and the experience of Nigerian Christians with the UK Government, and I invite my hon. Friend to raise such cases with the Government as well.
As my hon. Friend mentions, in parts of Nigeria Christian communities continue to face considerable persecution, particularly from Fulani militia and Boko Haram. This has been happening for many decades. Senior members of the Church have frequently visited and written to the Nigerian Government ahead of elections, urging them not to exploit ethnic or religious divisions, finance violence or pursue electoral success at the nation’s expense. The wider Anglican communion and its agencies continue to offer support, financial aid and education in that space. The bishops in the other place raise cases and the experience of Nigerian Christians with the UK Government, and I invite my hon. Friend to raise such cases with the Government as well.
As my hon. Friend mentions, in parts of Nigeria Christian communities continue to face considerable persecution, particularly from Fulani militia and Boko Haram. This has been happening for many decades. Senior members of the Church have frequently visited and written to the Nigerian Government ahead of elections, urging them not to exploit ethnic or religious divisions, finance violence or pursue electoral success at the nation’s expense. The wider Anglican communion and its agencies continue to offer support, financial aid and education in that space. The bishops in the other place raise cases and the experience of Nigerian Christians with the UK Government, and I invite my hon. Friend to raise such cases with the Government as well.
Thank you, Mr Speaker—I stand rightly chastised.
To me, one of the most important aspects of being a Christian is being part of a global fellowship, and the Church of England stands as a light on the hill for our global community. I have been contacted on numerous occasions by churches and fellow Christians in my community who are deeply worried about the persecution of fellow Christians in Nigeria, and that is on top of the increasing persecution of Christians that we are seeing in other countries around the world. Given that the Church of England has a special role in our global fellowship, could my hon. Friend outline what more it can do in speaking out and providing solidarity with Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world?
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the level of persecution of Christians overseas.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the level of persecution of Christians overseas.
The Church remains deeply concerned about the ongoing worldwide persecution on the grounds of faith and belief, including recent cases in Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, India and many others, and all these countries have featured high on the most recent Open Doors world watch list. Alongside the UN Secretary-General, the Church believes that whenever one minority group is persecuted, no one is safe.
The unacceptable use of Christianity to exclude or intimidate others is deeply offensive and frankly deeply concerning. The Church has established a working group to support parishes with theological, practical and pastoral resources, along with best practice advice. Recent work includes guidance on flying flags and webinars on the theology of patriotism.
The unacceptable use of Christianity to exclude or intimidate others is deeply offensive and frankly deeply concerning. The Church has established a working group to support parishes with theological, practical and pastoral resources, along with best practice advice. Recent work includes guidance on flying flags and webinars on the theology of patriotism.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle Christian nationalism.
Does my hon. Friend share my concern about the promotion of Christian nationalist ideology in supporting the activities of the far right in this country and its poisonous propaganda of hate and division? Will she urge the Church of England to do all it can to counter Christian nationalism, and show that the true message of Christianity is love, compassion and respect for all?
Does my hon. Friend share my concern about the promotion of Christian nationalist ideology in supporting the activities of the far right in this country and its poisonous propaganda of hate and division? Will she urge the Church of England to do all it can to counter Christian nationalism, and show that the true message of Christianity is love, compassion and respect for all?
My hon. Friend is spot on. He raises a really important issue, and I completely share his concerns about the misuse of Christian ideology. Church representatives are discussing and sharing their experiences of Christian nationalism with partners and churches across the nations of the United Kingdom, including the Church of Scotland. We all know that, throughout the Bible, we are called to learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed, take up the cause of the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. When we think about and reflect on the Bible, we see that the greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. The people mentioned by my hon. Friend are neither patriots nor Christians, and they display little or no understanding of the faith that they profess to support.
My hon. Friend is spot on. He raises a really important issue, and I completely share his concerns about the misuse of Christian ideology. Church representatives are discussing and sharing their experiences of Christian nationalism with partners and churches across the nations of the United Kingdom, including the Church of Scotland. We all know that, throughout the Bible, we are called to learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed, take up the cause of the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. When we think about and reflect on the Bible, we see that the greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. The people mentioned by my hon. Friend are neither patriots nor Christians, and they display little or no understanding of the faith that they profess to support.
My hon. Friend is spot on. He raises a really important issue, and I completely share his concerns about the misuse of Christian ideology. Church representatives are discussing and sharing their experiences of Christian nationalism with partners and churches across the nations of the United Kingdom, including the Church of Scotland. We all know that, throughout the Bible, we are called to learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed, take up the cause of the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. When we think about and reflect on the Bible, we see that the greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. The people mentioned by my hon. Friend are neither patriots nor Christians, and they display little or no understanding of the faith that they profess to support.
Does my hon. Friend share my concern about the promotion of Christian nationalist ideology in supporting the activities of the far right in this country and its poisonous propaganda of hate and division? Will she urge the Church of England to do all it can to counter Christian nationalism, and show that the true message of Christianity is love, compassion and respect for all?
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle Christian nationalism.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle Christian nationalism.
The unacceptable use of Christianity to exclude or intimidate others is deeply offensive and frankly deeply concerning. The Church has established a working group to support parishes with theological, practical and pastoral resources, along with best practice advice. Recent work includes guidance on flying flags and webinars on the theology of patriotism.