Christians, which is 80 percent of the Nation --- delusion noted. The number of Americans who identify as Christian has fallen nearly eight percentage points in only seven years, according to a new survey. Pew Research Center found that *71%* of Americans identified as Christian in 2014 - down from *78%* in 2007.
and of those 71%, only a small fraction are zionists ... sorta like the small percentage of muzzies who are radical killiers. https://www.facebook.com/United.Syrian.Republic/videos/1730600583840768/ On Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 10:13:59 AM UTC-6, KeithInTampa wrote: > > No doubt, there are some agencies who are Christian based, who are > advocating for the refugee program to continue. Thankfully, the majority > of Christians, which is 80 percent of the Nation, are opposed. > > > > On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 11:02 AM, plainolamerican <[email protected] > <javascript:>> wrote: > >> I do know that most Christians are opposed to the resettlement of Syrian >> Refugees in the United States >> --- >> Christian groups break with GOP over Syrian refugees >> >> Evangelical Christians, as well as Christians more broadly, are a core >> group in the Republican electoral base and are among the most passionate >> advocates for aiding refugees. >> >> >> By NAHAL TOOSI <http://www.politico.com/staff/nahal-toosi> >> >> 11/17/15 06:24 PM EST >> >> >> Updated 11/18/15 08:43 PM EST >> [image: Republican presidential candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Mike >> Huckabee speaks at executive committee luncheon during the California GOP >> fall convention on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP >> Photo/Chris Carlson)] >> >> Mike Huckabee along with other politicians, have worked to gain >> evangelical support, but may be threatening that by taking a stance against >> Syrian refugees. | AP Photo >> >>> Faith-based groups, who play a key role in resettling refugees to the >>>>> United States, say they are dismayed by the wave of anti-refugee fervor >>>>> set >>>>> off by the Paris terrorist attacks and are urging supporters to contact >>>>> elected officials on behalf of victims of the Syrian civil war. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Evangelical Christians, as well as Christians more broadly, are a core >>>>> group in the Republican electoral base and are among the most passionate >>>>> advocates for aiding refugees. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> A push by Republican presidential candidates to ban Syrian refugees >>>>> "does not reflect what we've been hearing from our constituencies, which >>>>> are evangelical churches across the country," said Jenny Yang, vice >>>>> president for advocacy at World Relief, an evangelical organization that >>>>> helps resettle refugees. "Most of the people have been saying we want to >>>>> continue to work with refugees, that what happened in Paris ... doesn’t >>>>> reflect who refugees are." >>>> >>>> >>>>> Reports that a Syrian migrant may have played a role in last week's >>>>> attacks in Paris, which killed around 130 people, have set off a GOP-led >>>>> backlash over the Obama administration's plans to admit 10,000 Syrian >>>>> refugees next year. More than half of U.S. governors have said they do >>>>> not >>>>> want Syrian refugees resettled in their states, while House Speaker Paul >>>>> Ryan says he wants a vote this week on GOP-drafted legislation to halt >>>>> the >>>>> administration's plans. >>>> >>>> >>>>> World Relief is one of nine not-for-profit organizations, several of >>>>> them faith-based, that help resettle up to 70,000 refugees from around >>>>> the >>>>> world in the United States each year. Others include the U.S. Conference >>>>> of >>>>> Catholic Bishops, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and the >>>>> Church >>>>> World Service. Many other faith-based groups, including evangelical >>>>> Christian organizations, also perform aid work overseas specifically >>>>> aimed >>>>> at refugees fleeing conflicts. >>>> >>>> >>>>> 151117_Paul_Ryan_AP_1160.jpg >>>> >>>> House likely to vote Thursday on Syrian refugee bill >>>> >>>> By JAKE SHERMAN >>>> >>>> For Republican presidential contenders such as former Arkansas Gov. >>>>> Mike Huckabee and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who have been working hard at >>>>> shoring up evangelical support in a crowded field, harsh words against >>>>> refugees carries a risk of looking politically opportunistic instead of >>>>> compassionate. Some advocates were particularly shocked when Republican >>>>> presidential candidate Chris Christie, New Jersey's governor, said that >>>>> the >>>>> U.S. should bar Syrian orphaned toddlers if necessary. >>>> >>>> >>>>> "That was offensive. That was mean-spirited," said one advocate with a >>>>> Christian group that resettles refugees. He added: "it’s disappointing >>>>> because there have been Republican senators and presidents who have >>>>> strongly supported this program over the years. There’s a proud tradition >>>>> in the Republican Party of welcoming those who are fleeing persecution, >>>>> and >>>>> this takes the party in a negative direction. It’s easy to pick on >>>>> vulnerable refugees who have no voice. But there are immigrant groups who >>>>> have voting power that understand what is going on. They understand that >>>>> it’s an anti-immigrant message." >>>> >>>> >>>>> Even though many on the Christian right have reservations about >>>>> immigration overall, and may in particular be unhappy about people who >>>>> illegally enter the United States, there's long been a recognition that >>>>> refugees fall under a different category. The 11 million Syrians who have >>>>> either fled the Arab country or are displaced within it are dodging >>>>> terrorist groups such as the Islamic State or the barrel bombs of Syrian >>>>> President Bashar Assad. Many are elderly, widowed or in need of medical >>>>> care. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Some Republican candidates have suggested that only Syrians who are >>>>> Christian be allowed on U.S. soil, something President Barack Obama has >>>>> blasted as shameful. Yang said many evangelical Christians would also >>>>> oppose such a religious test, especially because many are eager to share >>>>> their faith with new arrivals. >>>> >>>> >>>>> The United States so far has admitted roughly 2,100 Syrians since the >>>>> conflict in the country began in March 2011. To be allowed in, refugees >>>>> have to undergo the most stringent security checks of any traveler >>>>> heading >>>>> to the United States, according to the State Department. Officials from >>>>> the >>>>> Obama administration on Tuesday began reaching out to the media and >>>>> lawmakers in a bid to explain the screening process, which takes an >>>>> average >>>>> of 18-24 months. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Meanwhile, faith-based groups have also stepped up their advocacy >>>>> efforts for refugees. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a >>>>> statement expressing distress over calls by elected officials to halt the >>>>> resettlement program. >>>> >>>> >>>>> 151117_syrian_refugees_AP_1160.jpg >>>> >>>> White House pushes back against GOP on refugees >>>> >>>> By NAHAL TOOSI >>>> >>>> "These refugees are fleeing terror themselves — violence like we have >>>>> witnessed in Paris," said the statement by Bishop Eusebio Elizondo, >>>>> chairman of the conference's committee on migration. "Instead of using >>>>> this >>>>> tragedy to scapegoat all refugees, I call upon our public officials to >>>>> work >>>>> together to end the Syrian conflict peacefully so the close to 4 million >>>>> Syrian refugees can return to their country and rebuild their homes. >>>>> Until >>>>> that goal is achieved, we must work with the world community to provide >>>>> safe haven to vulnerable and deserving refugees who are simply attempting >>>>> to survive." >>>> >>>> >>>>> Since the Paris attacks, World Relief has used a website to urge >>>>> people to contact their governors to express their support for resettling >>>>> Syrians. The Anti-Defamation League also has spoken out in favor of >>>>> helping >>>>> the Syrian refugees, noting that U.S. wariness to accept Jewish refugees >>>>> during World War II is an example that must not be repeated. >>>> >>>> >>>>> Jonathan Greenblatt, the chief executive officer of the ADL and a >>>>> former Obama aide, stressed that much remains unknown about the Paris >>>>> attacks, including the exact nature of the allegation that a Syrian >>>>> migrant >>>>> was one of the eight or nine attackers. Even if a terrorist posed as a >>>>> migrant to reach France, it's less likely that the U.S., with oceans to >>>>> protect it and a stricter screening process, faces the same level of >>>>> dangers, other advocates said. >>>> >>>> >>>>> "Republicans and Democrats have to tread very carefully here," >>>>> Greenblatt said. "Faith-based voters are very attentive to these issues. >>>>> They’re very sensitive to helping those in need." >>>> >>>> >>>>> Joanne Kelsey, assistant director for advocacy with Lutheran >>>>> Immigration and Refugee Service, said she hoped that the sound and fury >>>>> over refugees would soon be replaced with reason as Republican lawmakers >>>>> and officials get more details about how the refugee program works. >>>> >>>> >>>>> "This is a very reactionary time," she said. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >> -- >> Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. >> For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum >> >> * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ >> * It's active and moderated. 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