Why the question of Christian vs. Muslim refugees has become so incredibly divisive.

2015-11-21T11:16:00-05:00

I saw a news bit about Christians and refugees from Syria. It got me to thinking about my attitude towards allowing the refugees into our country. This article confuses me even more. I know what I'm supposed to do as a Christian, but, should commen sense come into play with what's happening in our world? Tell me what you think. This is not about Christianity vs Muslim religion. It's about whether we should allow possible terrorists into our country. I know some are already here. Nobody knows where and when they will attack next. Please don't make this about your religious beliefs except towards allowing Syrians into our country. This picture shows grown men in a raft fleeing Syria. Where are the women, old people, and kids?
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Christians make up a tiny percentage of the Syrian refugees the United States has resettled. Is that wrong?

The topic is raging this week, with multiple governors and GOP presidential candidates saying Syrian refugees should be shut out after the Paris attacks by Muslim radicals. President Obama then said it was “shameful” to have a religious test for refugees of war. “That’s not American. That’s not who we are. We don’t have religious tests to our compassion,” he said.

[“Amongst the migrants, there are some terrorists"]

In fact, the role of religion in how refugees are considered and how the United States looks at persecution is more complicated. Religion is considered by both the United Nations and the State Department, which defines a refugee as “someone who has fled from his or her home country and cannot return because he or she has a well-founded fear of persecution based on religion, race, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/11/19/why-the-question-of-christian-vs-muslim-refugees-has-become-so-incredibly-divisive/

Why the question of Christian vs. Muslim refugees has become so incredibly divisive

The U.S. and the U.N. both consider religion when looking at refugees. Specifically how is where things get complicated.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 21 at 2015 11:25 AM

2015-11-21T11:25:03-05:00

Fortunately the big J already left instructions...

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Nov 21 at 2015 11:37 AM

2015-11-21T11:37:45-05:00

I mentioned this in a previous post, but I feel it bears repeating. Refugees are vetted and scrutinized HEAVILY to ensure that they don't or won't pose a threat (not saying that some don't slip through the cracks but that happens in all things). I say we invite who we can into this country for three reasons: 1) We show the international community that we don't just offer lip service. 2) We as a nation deny ISIS a critical IO/PSYOP talking point and 3) We show ISIS that we will not allow terror tactics to dictate how we handle people in need.
Lastly, I'll leave you with John 4:20: "If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen."

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 21 at 2015 3:04 PM

2015-11-21T15:04:40-05:00

Well if terrorism is espoused by radical Muslims then blame them. So the POTUS wants to make it a point to immigrate possible radical Muslims to show the world our kindness over our security. Some Muslims firmly believe their religion is all encompassing which is very incompatible about our concept of church and government.

Response by Sgt Sherry Taylor-Bruce made Nov 21 at 2015 4:31 PM

2015-11-21T16:31:54-05:00

I think the first peole to encounter this were the Greeks and the Trojans

Response by SGT Jay Ehrenfeld made Nov 21 at 2015 6:47 PM

2015-11-21T18:47:53-05:00

Keith ask our so called command chief

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Nov 21 at 2015 9:18 PM

2015-11-21T21:18:14-05:00

Christians have no place to go except the United States. Syrians can go any were in the Middle East. I get fed up when Obama makes a crack about Christians. He has never shed a tear for Christians being persecuted.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Nov 22 at 2015 12:29 PM

2015-11-22T12:29:18-05:00

The main controversy is the sheer numbers of Muslims versus Christians be allowed to enter the US.

Response by Sgt Sherry Taylor-Bruce made Nov 22 at 2015 4:43 PM

2015-11-22T16:43:44-05:00

Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't it be cheaper for the NATO forces to get rid of the threat so the people don't have to leave Syria?