China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : As a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and a longtime friend to the cardinal, whom I and many others admire, I am deeply concerned about his safety and well-being.
57% : As he faces great adversity now, it is imperative that we speak out on his behalf, not only to ensure the charges against him are dropped, but in support of religious freedom for all in Hong Kong and China.
55% : Religious freedom as a fundamental right will inevitably suffer as well.
54% : I urge the U.S. government to stand up for religious freedom and ensure Cardinal Zen will not be forgotten.
49% : Cardinal Zen is not only a democracy activist in Hong Kong, but he has also been a tireless and outspoken advocate for religious freedom and human rights in China.
36% : The high-profile arrest of a prominent Hong Kong religious figure such as Cardinal Zen signals a turn for the worse and causes alarm about the future of religious freedom in Hong Kong.

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