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\"\"<\/a>The worldwide persecution of Christians is on the rise. It is a very real threat that we are actively battling every day<\/a>. Thanks to your voice, this epidemic is starting to receive more media coverage, and in our media-driven world, that can translate into action.<\/p>\n

This week 26 Coptic Christians in Egypt were killed for their faith<\/a>, and new reports have emerged that \u201cEgyptian soldiers drove over protesters with armored vehicles and fired live ammunition into a crowd of unarmed Coptic Christians.\u201d These Christians assembled to peacefully protest the government\u2019s failure to respond to the burning of a church by a Muslim militia.<\/p>\n

Not only did the government fail to defend the Coptic Christians, which account for 10% of Egypt\u2019s population<\/a>, its own military carried out the brutal murder of dozens of Christians. This is the reality of the new Egyptian regime under the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood.<\/p>\n

Egypt\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister has acknowledged the utter failing of the Egyptian government. He resigned from his position, stating<\/a>: \u201c[T]he government failed in its main responsibility, which is to provide security, and it should at least acknowledge its failure to give this issue the effort it needed and apologize.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is absolutely critical that we not stand idly by while Christians are slaughtered around the world. For years the ACLJ, working with our international affiliate organizations, has been actively engaged in protecting the rights of Christians around the world.<\/p>\n

Your voice is having a tremendous impact. The situation of Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who faces execution for his faith \u2013 his crime, being a Christian in a country governed by Shariah law \u2013 has received immense media attention because you spoke out. Now, his case has been sent directly to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader.<\/a><\/p>\n

Your voice is critical in the fight to protect Christians from brutal persecution.<\/p>\n

We will continue to keep you informed of the situation in Egypt and of opportunities for you to get involved there as well.<\/p>\n

Jay Sekulow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Jay Sekulow is the host of Jay Sekulow Live! which airs each weekday on over 850 radio stations nationwide, in addition Sirius and XM satellite radio. He brings insight and education to listeners daily through this national call-in radio program. He is also the host of the ACLJ This Week, the ACLJ\u2019s weekly television program. Jay Sekulow regularly appears on major media outlets, including FOX News, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC, where he is sought out for his vast experience in constitutional law and his unique insight into many of the pressing legal and political issues facing America today. He is frequently quoted in the nation's leading newspapers and often contributes opinion editorials to national publications. Jay Sekulow has also published numerous law review and other scholarly articles. Jay Sekulow has received numerous honors for his groundbreaking legal work in the area of free speech and religious liberties. The Legal Times has named Sekulow one of \u201cThe 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years\u201d and the National Law Journal has twice named Sekulow one of the \u201c100 Most Influential Lawyers\u201d in the United States. In addition, TIME Magazine listed Jay Sekulow as one of the \"25 Most Influential Evangelicals\" in America. Jay Sekulow\u2019s legal work in defense of religious liberties and human rights extends beyond the United States, having founded the ECLJ in Strasbourg, France, which maintains consultative status with the United Nations. He has also opened offices in Pakistan, Africa, and Jerusalem, Israel. Jay Sekulow is a staunch defender of Israel, presenting arguments before the International Criminal Court at the Hague. 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