Following the release of a review into the persecution of Christians earlier this month, the new Conservative Party leader vowed to protect religious freedom if he was elected as Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson tweeted: “I welcome the Foreign Office’s review published today into the persecution of Christians abroad. If I am fortunate enough to become PM, I will always prioritise protecting religious freedoms and stand up for those facing persecution.”
I welcome the @ForeignOffice review published today into the persecution of Christians abroad. If I am fortunate enough to become PM, I will always prioritise protecting religious freedoms and stand up for those facing persecution https://t.co/iC9qHXd837
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) July 8, 2019
Commissioned in December by Jeremy Hunt, the report’s findings showed that 80 percent of religiously motivated attacks in the world are against Christians and that this should now be called ‘Christophobia’.
The review used evidence from the Open Doors World Watch List, the annual ranking of the top 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian. Open Doors also submitted detailed evidence about persecution of Christians in specific countries and situations.
The Bishop of Truro released a number of recommendations alongside the report, which parliament committed to accept in full.
Responding to Boris’ tweet, Open…
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