Manus Churchill
Committed learner with experience in the world of human rights, international development, and public policy with a personal passion for helping the world’s hurting.
Religious Freedom
Sam Brownback
Samuel Dale Brownback (born September 12, 1956) is an American attorney, politician, and diplomat who served as a United States senator from Kansas from 1996 to 2011 and as the…
Christopher Smith
Christopher Henry Smith (born March 4, 1953) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey’s 4th congressional district since 1981. Though it has taken various forms,…
31st Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Religious Freedom
Mr. Manus Churchill emphasized the connection between religious freedom and global security, noting that religious identity is often central to how individuals understand themselves, especially in conflict or high-risk regions….
31st Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Religious Freedom
Hon. Sam Brownback argued that religious freedom should be treated as a core national security priority, not merely a secondary human rights issue. Drawing on lessons from the Cold War,…
31st Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Religious Freedom
Honorable Chris Smith delivered a forceful address on global religious persecution, praising Robert Pittenger’s leadership in defending those oppressed by authoritarian regimes. He reflected on how reading Tortured for Christ…
25th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Religious Freedom
Dr. Bob Fu delivered a deeply personal and urgent testimony on religious persecution and human rights abuses in China under President Xi Jinping. Drawing from his own experiences—growing up under…
21St Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Religious Freedom
Sean Woo expressed gratitude to the participants and acknowledged that while it was his inaugural parliamentary security forum, he felt a profound connection after listening to the discussions on security,…
