The Trump administration’s new task force takes aim at anti-Christian bias, promising strengthened support for religious freedoms.
Key Takeaways
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi led the first meeting of the task force at the Justice Department.
- The task force was established by President Trump under Executive Order 14202.
- Christian Americans shared testimonies of perceived bias under the Biden administration.
- The task force aims to identify and rectify anti-Christian policies within the government.
- A focus is placed on reversing prosecutions under the FACE Act and supporting pro-life advocates.
Inaugural Task Force Meeting
Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted the first meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias at the U.S. Department of Justice. This initiative, started under Executive Order 14202, seeks to address perceived discrimination against Christians in federal institutions. The task force examined numerous instances brought forward by Christian Americans who reported being targeted due to their faith.
Michael Farris, speaking at the meeting, highlighted the IRS’s actions against Cornerstone Church for a sermon delivered during the 2020 election by Pastor Gary Hamrick. Dr. Scott Hicks detailed fines imposed on Christian universities like Liberty and Grand Canyon due to their religious outlook. The meeting’s discussions emphasized the need for addressing these grievances and protecting religious freedoms.
ICYMI — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a task force to root out "anti-Christian bias" in the country. "The Biden Justice Department has abused and persecuted Christians."
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Allegations and Accusations
Bondi accused the Biden administration of neglecting offenses against Christians, specifically targeting pro-life demonstrators. This claim was supported by Phil Mendes, a Navy Seal, who was released from duty after being denied a religious exemption for the COVID-19 vaccine. FBI Director Kash Patel also addressed an internal memo and the pledge to eliminate anti-Catholic bias within the bureau.
“As shown by our victims’ stories today, Biden’s Department of Justice abused and targeted peaceful Christians while ignoring violent, anti-Christian offenses,” said Bondi. “Thanks to President Trump, we have ended those abuses, and we will continue to work closely with every member of this Task Force to protect every American’s right to speak and worship freely.”
Other notable speakers included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who elaborated on the challenges faced by homeschooling Christian families under the Biden administration. In these cases, families reportedly faced investigations and potential legal actions, further emphasizing the need for the task force’s intervention.
Moving Forward
Pamela Bondi stressed the importance of protecting First Amendment rights, emphasizing that safeguarding Christians from bias is about upholding the rule of law. The task force’s strategies include examining and recommending changes within government practices perceived to be discriminatory towards Christians. Bondi and the team remain focused on eradicating these injustices and promoting fairness across federal institutions.
“Together, this task force will identify any unlawful anti-Christian policies, practices or conduct across the government, seek input from the faith-based organizations and state governments to end anti-Christian bias, (and) find and fix deficiencies and existing and regulatory practices that might contribute to the anti-Christian bias,” Bondi said.
This concerted effort aims to restore what is deemed necessary support for religious freedoms, engaging Christian voters and aligning with President Trump’s commitment to supportive policies for Christian groups. The task force plans to hold further meetings to maintain momentum and monitor progress.
