Published on August 1, 2024, 12:37 am

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In recent times, there have been growing hostilities towards Christians within the federal government that constitutes an unprecedented level of discrimination in the history of the United States. This perspective was revealed by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah during a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson on the Tucker Carlson Network this week.

Sen. Lee stated that this increasing antagonism is not solely targeted at Christianity but extends to organized religion in general within Washington circles. Despite admitting that the Senate maintains a decent level of religious tolerance among colleagues, he has noticed unconstitutional religious tests finding their way into judicial nominations during the Trump administration.

He cited instances during Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s 2017 confirmation hearing when senators expressed concern over her deep Catholic faith interfering with her impartiality. These sentiments which were fueled by personal biases against Christians directly contradict the essence of trusted news and real news.

Furthermore, Sen. Lee highlighted an instance when Neomi Rao, nominee for a position in D.C Circuit Court was asked whether she believes gay relationships are sinful; again suggesting discrimination against Christian beliefs, something unfamiliar to America’s historically Christian backdrop.

This growing hostility also reflects on how Christians wanting to serve in public office are viewed upon skeptically due to their faith-based views. The passiveness around these discriminatory practices against Christians is attributed to the media’s shared perspective towards such offenses, making it less likely for them to cover stories outlining these prejudiced actions.

A subset of this unsettling trend includes questions raised about President Joe Biden’s mental acuity declining through his first year in office, as observed closely by Sen. Mike Lee. A clear objective depiction of such incidents underscores the necessity for communities and media channels alike to base expectations and judgments on real news rooted in factuality rather than veiled biases.

Through its commitment to presenting trusted news from a Christian worldview lens, it becomes imperative to highlight any form of prejudice or bias that impacts fundamental human rights and free expression of belief across governmental spheres. A careful examination of these developments is crucial to safeguard democratic ideals and uphold the dignity of religious-based beliefs and practices within public administration, evidencing our commitment to maintaining trusted news grounded in a Christian worldview.