Sajid Sandhu, President of the I-LAP-US, attended the launch of the book China’s War on Faith authored by Ambassador Sam Brownback. The event was held at the Victims of Communism Museum in partnership with the Ben Franklin Fellowship in Washington, D.C.
The gathering brought together distinguished guests, advocates of religious freedom, policymakers, and representatives from organizations committed to defending human rights and freedom of belief, including the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
One of the most moving aspects of the event was the sharing of testimonies by victims who had personally faced religious discrimination, persecution, and atrocities. Their accounts highlighted the ongoing challenges experienced by faith communities under oppressive systems and emphasized the importance of raising global awareness regarding freedom of religion and belief.
Ambassador Sam Brownback personally signed a copy of his book for Sajid Sandhu, making the occasion both memorable and encouraging.
China’s War on Faith highlights concerns regarding the policies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) toward religious communities and freedom of belief. The book argues that the CCP views independent religious faith and spiritual movements as challenges to state control, resulting in severe restrictions and persecution against groups such as Christians, Tibetan Buddhists, Uyghur Muslims, and Falun Gong practitioners. It also warns about the spread of digital authoritarianism through advanced surveillance technology. The book calls upon the international community and people of faith to stand in solidarity with persecuted communities and defend religious freedom before increasing state control and repression become globally entrenched.
