March 30, 2026
Sweden denies parental rights, persecutes Christian family, and removes children on false abuse report
‘This insane move by Sweden — removing children from parents found guilty of nothing other than being Christian — should raise alarms and concerns, no matter your religious or political orientation’
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A family in Sweden is facing an untold tragedy after a top European court rejected their pleas to be reunited with their children, a three-year separation due primarily to their strong Christian faith. After their older daughter filed a false abuse report in 2022 in response to her parents’ strict rules (which she quickly rescinded), Daniel and Bianca Samsons’ two daughters are still being held by the government. The girls reportedly are struggling with a serious mental health decline in state-sponsored foster care. Under the directive of the government, the Samsons even completed mandatory parenting classes and have been deemed fit parents, yet still have no hope for reunification.
This outrageous overstep by the Swedish government — at the detriment of a family — should be a red flag for Americans wanting a socialist regime, commented renowned speaker, author and apologist Dr. Alex McFarland.
“This insane move by Sweden — removing children from parents found guilty of nothing other than being Christian — should raise alarms and concerns, no matter your religious or political orientation,” said McFarland. “Free will and the liberties of individuals to make their own decisions about family, faith, and so many other issues are American values inseparable from our Declaration of Independence of 250 years ago. Regardless of political loyalties, all Americans should consider the overwhelming significance of a populace allowing its government to decide that a parent’s religion is grounds for separating children from their parents. Christians around the world must rally behind the Samson family and pray that they remain strong in their faith and are swiftly reunited with their children.”
Alex McFarland currently co-hosts “Exploring the Word” on the American Family Radio Network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is also the host of the “Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV and YouTube. The “Alex McFarland Show” podcast is available here.
McFarland and theologian Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast “Exploring the Word,” are proud to announce their newest book, “100 Bible Questions and Answers on Prophecy and the End Times.” Available now, the book concisely answers biblical questions about God, Scripture, Christian Living, and more. A follow-up to their previous work, “100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families,” this book promises to guide you through some of the most fascinating and frequently misunderstood topics in Christianity: end-times prophecy and life in the everlasting new creation.
Alex McFarland has authored or co-authored more than 21 books, including the newly released 100 Bible Questions & Answers on Prophecy and the End Times,” “10 Issues that Divide Christians,” “The God You Thought You Knew,” “10 Answers for Skeptics,” “10 Answers for Atheists,” “The 21 Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About Christianity,” published by Focus on the Family, and more.
McFarland is a frequent guest on Fox News and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC, CBN, La Vie (France), and various news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine and more.
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