Christians in America remain free to celebrate Christmas. Not so for tens and perhaps hundreds of millions of believers abroad. Murder by such groups as the Islamic State and Boko Haram topped pervasive persecution and discrimination in many nations.
Presidential contender Sen. Marco Rubio has denounced the lack of "attention paid to the plight of these Christian communities in peril." He criticized the Obama administration and called for action.
Rubio's concern no doubt is genuine. However, the Republican Party's policies have hurt and will continue to hurt Christians around the world.