Unwavering Faith: Egyptian Christians Endure Systemic Discrimination Enabled by ID Card Designation

As a conservative Christian and an IT professional, I’m deeply concerned by reports detailing the challenges our fellow believers face globally. The situation in Egypt, where even official documentation becomes a tool for marginalization, is a sobering call to prayer and solidarity.

Here’s a concise summary of the issue:

  • Who: Our Coptic Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt, a vibrant community with a deep heritage of faith.
  • Where: Throughout Egypt, impacting daily life in various societal spheres.
  • What happened: National ID cards legally require citizens to state their religious affiliation. For Christians, this designation often serves as a marker, enabling systemic discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and access to services, and making them vulnerable to social ostracization and even targeted persecution.

As followers of Christ, we are one body, and when one part suffers, we all suffer with it. The discrimination faced by Egyptian Christians, codified through their national identification, is not merely a political issue but a spiritual one—an assault on religious freedom and human dignity. We are called to stand with them, to bear their burdens, and to be a voice for those who face such systemic injustice simply because of their faith in Jesus Christ. This is a critical reminder that religious liberty is a foundational human right that must be upheld and protected globally.

Prayer Point: Pray for divine wisdom and courage for Coptic Christian leaders and believers in Egypt as they navigate daily life marked by their faith on official documents. Pray for their protection from all harm and discrimination, and for a miraculous change in the hearts of those in authority to reform policies that enable such injustices, ensuring true religious freedom for all citizens.

This story was analyzed for Christ P2P. You can read the original reporting here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/12/egypt-christian-persecution-id-cards-religion/