Amman Today

publish date 2026-02-06 19:53:00

Ammon – At an official invitation from the US Senate, Rev. Dr. Nabih Abbasi, President of the Jordanian Baptist Church denomination, Rev. Dr. Rami Halsa, Secretary of the denomination, and Dr. Imad Shehadeh, member of the denomination’s council, participated in attending the annual presidential prayer breakfast held by the White House and organized by the US Senate in Washington, D.C., an event that brings together religious and political leaders from within the United States and the world to emphasize the role of faith in public life.

During the breakfast, US President Donald Trump spoke about the importance of the Christian faith in shaping the American state and national identity, stressing the profound impact of the Bible in consolidating the concepts of religious freedom and human dignity.

The President also pointed to the role played by biblical values ​​in protecting freedom of worship and religious pluralism, stressing that faith was and remains a pivotal element in guiding the public conscience and decision-making in the United States.

This participation comes within the framework of the Jordanian Baptist Church’s keenness to actively attend international meetings, contribute to positive dialogues to enhance the values ​​of faith and dialogue, build bridges between peoples and cultures, and defend freedom of worship and human dignity, in a way that reflects the role of the church and its mission in bearing witness to love and peace in a world that needs the voice of truth and hope.

Rev. Dr. Abbasi confirmed that this participation comes within the framework of the sect’s keenness on the importance of conveying the bright and authentic Jordanian national image to the world, and highlighting the pivotal role that Jordan plays under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein in spreading the culture of peace among the peoples of the world, preserving the balance of peace, consolidating coexistence, protecting religious pluralism, confronting extremist discourse through an approach based on wisdom, moderation, and respect for human dignity, and supporting His Majesty’s efforts to establish Principles of just and comprehensive peace.

It is noteworthy that this annual ceremony is attended by many Christian religious figures and leaders from all religions, races, and societal, religious and cultural institutions around the world. His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah had a remarkable presence on this occasion in previous years as key speakers in this global event.

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Source 1 : https://www.ammonnews.net/article/978279

Source 2 : ألدستور