What should our government do in regards to the obvious persecution of Christians in the middle east?

1SG Scott MacGregor — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:12:33 -0500

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/11/09/on-brink-christianity-facing-middle-east-purge-within-decade-says-group/

On the brink: Christianity facing Middle East purge within decade, says group

The dwindling Christian population of the Middle East could vanish completely unless the global community intervenes according to a new study.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Nov 10 at 2015 8:20 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:20:24 -0500

The question is why haven't they been doing something already?

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 10 at 2015 8:34 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:34:44 -0500

If we don't, we get criticized; If we do, we get criticized; So let's intervene, do the right thing, and get criticized!!!

Response by 1SG Scott MacGregor made Nov 10 at 2015 8:51 AM

1SG Scott MacGregor — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:51:35 -0500

We were swift to respond in the 30's-40's with the persecution of the Jews, have we lost our sensibilities for the plight of this particular group of people to be selfish in our own affairs? It seems we have opened the flood gates for one group but closed the window for the other group.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Nov 10 at 2015 9:23 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 09:23:42 -0500

Déjàvu....then catastrophic attacks happen on our soil at Pearl Harbor.....and again on 9-11.....we cover our eyes today and pretend it is not happening, while the max exodus from Syria and other parts brings with the honest good people those few infiltrators.....blinders are for working horses and mules to plow fields back home in eastern KY, not for use in foreign policy.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 10 at 2015 10:00 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:00:49 -0500

Absolutely nothing. Let's leave the Crusades in the past...

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Nov 10 at 2015 10:06 AM

SSG Audwin Scott — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:06:44 -0500

Good question, the part that stands out for me is the middle east? I am a devote Christian and yes we are suppose to be our brothers keeper but aren't we already spreading ourselves thin?

Response by SGT James Hastings made Nov 10 at 2015 10:31 AM

SGT James Hastings — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:31:14 -0500

You might want to read "The Insanity of God" for a true story about the effects of persecution on Christians. God is alive and well, reaching out and touching unbelievers in miraculous ways. Yes, persecution is terrible..anywhere. On the other hand, Christians, at least in the US, can walk up to anyone and share the reasons for their faith...but most don't.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 10 at 2015 10:28 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 22:28:31 -0500

For starts the POTUS should use his bully pulpit to make it clear the USA supports the religious minorities throughout the Middle east and North Africa on the open airwaves. Behind the scenes the State Department and other agencies should do what they can to aid the religious minorities. Obviously the most important part is for believers to pray, especially those who have faith, for our brothers and sisters in the faith that they may live peaceful and quiet lives.