Speak Up for Those Who Can't—Even If They Don’t Pray Like You | Opinion

Former White House and National Security Council official, Sarah E. Makin, highlights the importance of advocating for political prisoners during a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was arrested in China for preaching the gospel and released after President Trump raised his case with the Chinese leader.

Makin argues that Christians should care about all prisoners of conscience, regardless of their beliefs, as they are all made in the image of God. She cites the case of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a Uyghur physician who was sentenced to 20 years for no crime, and urges President Trump to make her release a condition of the talks. Makin emphasizes that securing Dr. Abbas's release would send a clear message to the Chinese Communist Party that the U.S. will not tolerate their repression and that freedom is a priority.

She encourages Christians to speak up for those who cannot speak and urges them to contact their representatives to demand action on political prisoners.