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Iran was once a bastion of religious liberty. But that changed with the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Alongside Jews and Baha'is, Iranian Christians immediately began to face widespread and rampant persecution. Christian and Catholic leaders were killed, detained, or forced to flee the country, including the Chaldean Archbishop of Tehran. Today the persecution continues and Iranian Christians, especially Christian converts, are deprived of even the most basic rights including access to churches. Christians are routinely imprisoned for their beliefs, facing absurd charges of "acts against national security" and "collaboration and espionage for enemy states." Others face execution. Despite these daunting challenges, the Christian community in Iran remains resilient. Their faith, courage, and hope serve as a testament to the enduring power of belief in the face of oppression. Yet, their struggle is far from over, and they need the support of the global Christian community more than ever. However, there is hope. The fall of the Islamic Republic will pave the way for a new era of religious freedom in Iran and across the Middle East. A free and democratic Iran will once again embrace the diversity of faiths and beliefs that have been a part of our nation's rich history for millennia. Christians, Jews, Baha'is, Zoroastrians, and Muslims can once again live together in harmony, free to practice their religions without fear of persecution. I joined the Catholic network @EWTN to discuss this and more.

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