International Christian Concern (ICC) is an ecumenical, non-governmental, non-partisan Christian organization, located in Washington, DC, whose concern is the human rights of Christians and religious minorities.[1][2] Its mission is to help religious minorities from all forms of persecution through assistance, advocacy, and awareness.
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| Abbreviation | ICC |
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| Formation | 1995 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| 52-1942990 | |
| Purpose | Christian based human rights organization |
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Region served | Worldwide |
President | Jeff King |
Revenue (2018) | 2,298,138 |
| Website | persecution.org |
History edit
ICC was founded in 1995 by Steve Snyder, former president of the USA Division of Christian Solidarity International to assist persecuted Christians from all denominations who affirm the Apostles' Creed, inclusive of Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant Christians.[3] In 2002, Snyder was succeeded as ICC President by Jeff King, who had served 11 years with Campus Crusade for Christ.[4]
The organization has issued reports on persecution of Christians in countries such as China, Saudi Arabia,[5] Iraq,[6] and Algeria.[7] In recent years ICC has also worked to raise the profile of religious persecution in Mexico,[8] Pakistan,[9] Egypt, and India along with individual cases such as Sudanese Christian mother Meriam Ibrahim and Pakistani Christian farmhand Asia Bibi.
Publications edit
ICC offers a free monthly magazine subscription entitled Persecution.[10]
Top stories, videos and original news releases[11] are located on the organization's website.
See also edit
- Christian Solidarity International, a Christian human rights NGO
- Open Doors, Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the persecuted church
References edit
- ^ John Woodrow Storey, Glenn H. Utter (2002). Religion and politics: a reference handbook. ABC-CLIO. p. 152. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
International Christian Concern.
- ^ Allen D. Hertzke (2006). Freeing God's Children: The Unlikely Alliance for Global Human Rights. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780742547322. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "History". ICC. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
We are non-denominational and will assist all persecuted Christians who affirm the Apostles' Creed and believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. This includes Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox believers. The persecuted church cannot easily afford to be isolated based on denominational differences, and we feel a Biblical mandate to support all who confess Christ as Lord, understanding that there are significant theological differences between denominations and traditions. We acknowledge and accept the differences, but feel we must pull together to support and defend the weakest members of our family. . .the persecuted.
- ^ "Who We Are « Persecution of Christians & Persecuted Churches". International Christian Concern. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Robert Murray Thomas (2006). Religion in schools: controversies around the world. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 9780313080951. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Tom Doyle (2009). Breakthrough: The Return of Hope to the Middle East. Biblica. ISBN 9781934068632. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Michael Cromartie (2003). A public faith: evangelicals and civic engagement. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780742531017. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "In Historic First, 13 Members of Congress Write Mexico Attorney General to Protest Intolerance Towards Religious Minorities « Persecution News". www.persecution.org. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- ^ "Terrorists Kill One Christian and Damage Dozens of Houses in Suicide Attack in Pakistan « Persecution News". www.persecution.org. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- ^ "Resources to Stay Informed". app.etapestry.com. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
- ^ "News Releases And Featured Articles « Christian & Church Persecution". www.persecution.org. Retrieved 2016-09-14.