A letter to the leaders of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
I am writing as an American minister of Christ’s gospel with an urgent appeal for you to initiate new moves of justice and compassion regarding the sad plight of prisoners who are experiencing unfair and harsh imprisonment in your nation because of their faith in Jesus for eternal salvation. Please recognize that sincere Christians represent a wonderful blessing to your nation as they are morally upright, diligent workers, respectful, kindhearted, and generous. They do not seek to undermine the State, but indeed seek to enhance your nation’s strength and culture through prayers, devotion to family life, and peaceful service.
Therefore, to mistreat persons merely because of religious differences (or other acts of conscience) is a tragic mistake, one that frustrates, angers, and saddens people of tolerance and goodwill throughout the world. Please act quickly to open the jail cells of those enduring undeserved punishment for their religious faith.
“Religious freedom, an essential requirement of the dignity of every person, is a cornerstone of the structure of human rights, and for this reason, an irreplaceable factor in the good of individuals and of the whole of society as well as of the personal fulfillment of each individual.” (John Paul II)
Thank you for your consideration of this crucial human rights matter.
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
3505 International Place, NW, Washington DC 20008
The Republic of Belarus
1619 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
The Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
2300 S Street, NW, Washington DC 20008
The Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
The Embassy of India
2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran
2209 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20007
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
1333 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
3517 International Court, NW, Washington DC 20008
The Embassy of the Russian Federation
2650 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20007
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
601 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20037
The Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic
2215 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
1233 20th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington DC 20037