Refugee Crisis News: Georgia Church Helping Syrians Says 'Jesus Was a Refugee'
Amid the ongoing calls against welcoming Syrian refugees into the United States, a Georgia church stands firm in its decision to help relocate a Syrian family into the state.
Due to the attacks that ravaged Paris earlier in November, a lot of politicians, including Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, have stated that they do not agree to the proposition of opening America's doors to Syrians and other refugees and immigrants.
While some of those who are against bringing Syrians into the United States fear that a number of the refugees might turn out to be terrorists or members of the ISIS, some just do not like the idea of helping others.
In the case of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, helping refugees seems to be a calling. The northern Atlanta church has been working for the past several months to help a Syrian family who had been misplaced by the war to get into America. The family has been living in a refugee camp in Jordan.
Senior pastor of the church, Pastor Bryant Wright, told The Christian Broadcasting Network that even before the refugee issues started to be called a global catastrophe, which led to the division of political opinions, the church has already started helping the said Syrian family.
He cited the Bible, saying the Old and New Testament have clearly ordered the community to lend a hand to the fatherless, widow, and stranger.
What made his point more reasonable is his mention of Jesus Christ. "I think it is very important, especially in this Christmas season, to remember that Christ was a refugee..." he said.
Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the first plane that carried refugees into his country. Trudeau's administration has made it clear that he will open the country's doors to people who have been left homeless by the war.
While Canada's example has become an eye-opener to some and has added more approval for the Georgia church to continue their efforts in helping Syrians, it seems that a lot of politicians and governments around the world are still against the idea of helping others in need.
