As Christmas approaches, Gordon Macdonald - CARE for Scotland's Parliamentary Officer uses his regular column in the Friends of the Scotsman to not only spread the joy of Christmas but also to raise awareness of Christian persecution and religious freedom.

"This Christmas let us continue to be ever mindful of the many people across the world who do not enjoy the same rights that we do to celebrate the good news of Christmas, to practise their faith openly and to speak freely. But let us also not be complacent when it comes to protecting and upholding these rights, especially in light of any new legislation that comes before the government."

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