Kali yuga report 20902 Domestic terrorism American style

Blessed are the peacemakers?

Political leaders in the United States embrace Christianity as an article of political faith. Few prominent leaders are without a specific religion and an endorsement by their local pastor, priest, etc. They display their faith in public and talk about how it rules their life. Yet:

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  George Bush, the self-proclaimed Christian president, showed little regard for the fate of Iraqi Christiansafter the illegal invasion and occupation;
  
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  Barak Obama failed to take into account the suffering of Syrian Christians when he sent Hillary Clinton all over the world to gain assistance for the Syrian rebels; and
  
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  Under both presidents, Congress failed to do anything more than hold a brief hearing or two where the issue was raised.
  

Being a Christian in the Middle East carries special challenges. You are an identified minority. You are subject to special laws that limit your rights. Worse, during times of conflict or even times of peace, your community may be subject to intense discrimination and violence. It is not a comfortable path. It is a commitment based on deep faith and loyalty to the teachings of Jesus.

Politicians claim to follow Jesus but rarely walk the path. They must be called to account. Either act on your faith or stop lying. Stop using your religion to get elected and forget everything about it once in office. These politicians should read Jesus’ teachings on peace, expand the principles to all people, and shun intimidation and violence as the first tool of foreign policy.