Iraqi Christian Woman Wins Final Ruling to Restore Christian Identity in Records

Why Bible-Believing Christians Should Care

In parts of the Middle East, including Iraq, government identity records listing religion carry real legal weight — affecting marriage, inheritance, child custody, and personal safety for religious minorities. Cases where Christians have had their faith identity altered by law, often under pressure tied to family conversion disputes or administrative error, illustrate the vulnerability of believers living under legal systems that do not treat religious liberty as this publication's readers understand it biblically. Even a single restored record is a reminder to pray for Christians in Iraq and the wider region who face institutional pressure over their identity in Christ, and to support ministries and watchdog groups that track these cases accurately before drawing conclusions.

From the book

The primary defense against the hypocrisy indictment is precise definition, established before the attack arrives. Bylaws and statements of faith have to be explicit. Do not simply say you believe in justice. Define justice as the impartial application of God's moral law and explicitly reject the critical theory definition. Do not simply say you value inclusion. Define it as the welcoming of sinners to repentance rather than the affirmation of sin.

— Chapter 17, “Defensive Strategy”

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