Christian persecution

College Republicans urge colleges to cut ties with Confucius Institutes

Monday, the College Republican Federation of Alabama released a statement urging higher-education institutions in the state of Alabama to reconsider the presence of Confucius Institutes. The CRFAs charge that the Confucius Institutes are funded and operated by the Communist Chinese government. Currently, the state of Alabama has Confucius Institutes embedded within two public universities. “Many … Continued

May 12, 2020

Are Republicans and Democrats all the same?

Two sides of the same coin. You hear that expression a lot these days, usually in reference to Republicans and Democrats. And it’s usually uttered by someone who is claiming to be equally disenchanted with both parties. The politicians are all alike, they’ll tell you. But it’s not true. And anyone who insists it is … Continued

July 9, 2018

Christian Persecution on the Rise

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, January 16, was Religious Freedom Day. Christian persecutions are on the rise across the globe. Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said, “Religious Freedom Day marks 230 years since Virginia passed Thomas Jefferson’s statute to protect religious freedom. It became the basis for the First Amendment protection of religious liberties.” … Continued

January 22, 2016

Aderholt Asks State Department to Intervene on Abedini’s Behalf

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville joined several other Congressmen in calling for the U.S. State Department to demand that American citizen, Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini, be released from prison by the Government of Iran. Congressman Aderholt said, “The First Amendment of the Constitution reads: “Congress shall make … Continued

April 2, 2013

Aderholt Condemns Iran’s Conviction of American

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville condemned the Government of Iran for its’ conviction of American Pastor Saeed Abedini. Rev. Abedini was convicted by an Iranian Court on Sunday government and is set to face trial next week for his involvement in the Iranian Christian House Church … Continued

January 30, 2013

Aderholt Sends Letter to Hillary Clinton Asking for State Department to Help American Pastor in Iran

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday Congressman Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville joined 36 House colleagues in writing a letter to the United States Department of State on behalf of American Pastor Saeed Abedini. Rev. Abedini has been detained by the Iranian government and is set to face trial next week for his … Continued

January 22, 2013