A week ago Friday 130 people were killed in the attack by Islamic extremists in Paris. It was a shocking display of violence in a city known for light and joy. The world responded with deep expressions of grief and solidarity for the French people.
However, since then there has been a hue and cry from governors and some presidential candidates that the United States refuse to offer a haven to Syrian refugees. This is out of fear that one of them may turn out to be a Muslim terrorist. And the rhetoric is not limited to those seeking to occupy the White House, or those who are sitting in state capitols. One of our local politicians posted on Facebook this week: “As individuals we are to strive to live like our Savior. However as a nation, as a matter of national policy, we must place more value on American life than all other life.” And he went on to say, “I am sorry that women and children are suffering in Syria. I really am. But I'm not sorry enough to risk my wife and children suffering here [by allowing Syrian refugees to settle in the United States].”
However, since then there has been a hue and cry from governors and some presidential candidates that the United States refuse to offer a haven to Syrian refugees. This is out of fear that one of them may turn out to be a Muslim terrorist. And the rhetoric is not limited to those seeking to occupy the White House, or those who are sitting in state capitols. One of our local politicians posted on Facebook this week: “As individuals we are to strive to live like our Savior. However as a nation, as a matter of national policy, we must place more value on American life than all other life.” And he went on to say, “I am sorry that women and children are suffering in Syria. I really am. But I'm not sorry enough to risk my wife and children suffering here [by allowing Syrian refugees to settle in the United States].”
Last Sunday of Pentecost
November 22, 2015
In the name of the God of all Creation,
The God alive in each of us as God was alive in Jesus,
And the power of God known in the Spirit.
Amen.
November 22, 2015
In the name of the God of all Creation,
The God alive in each of us as God was alive in Jesus,
And the power of God known in the Spirit.
Amen.
