WASHINGTON—Lawmakers and faith leaders called for action against the continuing persecution in China, with several describing communism as fundamentally at odds with religious freedom.
“Communism is not compatible with religious freedom, because communism is worship of the state, and so it takes the place of God,” Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) told The Epoch Times. “And it’s really sad, because communism has failed everywhere it’s tried.”
Wilson had just finished speaking in a packed hall at the U.S. Capitol complex, where hundreds had convened for a conference to discuss challenges for religious freedom worldwide.
In an earlier speech, Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), chair of the Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus, warned the audience not to take religious freedom in America for granted….
Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
