Comments on: Why are Americans so apathetic toward Syria?

By: Karen Lindsey

Karen Lindsey — Tue, 16 May 2017 13:23:43 +0000

Just hearing stories of the Syrian refugees in the face of everyday death and war, torture and persecution and hunger and great loss brings such shame and conviction. I have enjoyed the ease and comfort of living in America. Born in the 50’s, a time of such prosperity, was hard because my mother was left to raise 4 children with no financial or moral support from my dad. In fact, he left town with another woman, humiliating my mother in the process. My mother’s kin were both the leaders and the congregation of a small Pentecostal church that held services every Sunday morning and evening, and every Tuesday and Thursday evenings. I recall rocks being thrown at the church building, as kids called out, “Hey, Holy Rollers.” My dad had also left my mom alone to raise 4 children with no help, so she struggled just to feed and shelter us kids. I wouldn’t call anything I went through in my 64 years actual suffering. Did growing up in such a blessed country make me grateful and bold for Christ? No. Instead, I became a Peter, who hid my whole family’s Holy Roller beliefs and told stories about my dad returning someday soon from his tour in the military. And boy was I happy when I was 11 or 12 and our little Pentecostal church closed and we either attended “mainstream” churches, like First Assemblies of God, or we traveled to big churches in Philadelphia or upstart churches held in school auditoriums. Recently, I’ve been feeling depressed and sorry for myself because, after smoking from age 14, I ended up hospitalized for being oxygen deprived and, unless I am healed, I may require oxygen 24 hrs a day. Hearing about the sufferings of the Syrians and others throughout the world makes my problem seem so minor. Americans and all others living in peace and prosperity should pray continually for those suffering throughout the world. We have no idea when it might be us in need of others prayers. God, I pray that the Gospel will go forth in power and authority and there will be many that hear, receive and believe on Jesus Christ as Savior and our soon coming King. Amen.

By: Elvin Harden

Elvin Harden — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 01:34:58 +0000

In reply to Reagan Hoezee. the article reminded me of the lack of prayerful concern for the people of Syria. Thank you for the gentle nudge. Elvin Harden

By: Matt Morrison

Matt Morrison — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:57:42 +0000

John – My name is Matt and I manage communications for e3 Partners. Yes! We have a number of initiatives that directly serve refugees. We have opportunities to give to their basic needs and many trips going out to serve them throughout the year. I’ve been on a few myself and their incredible. If you’d like to learn more, feel free to email me directly and I’ll point you in the right direction.

By: Reagan Hoezee

Reagan Hoezee — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 15:47:14 +0000

In reply to JohnZuccarello.

Hi John,

We do not directly help refugees, but we raise awareness for organizations that do like e3 Partners. You can learn more about their work at their website: http://e3partners.org/

By: JohnZuccarello

JohnZuccarello — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:48:59 +0000

Dear friends, thank you for this article about the Syrian refugees. Is your organization able to help them directly? You are so right that we need to pray for the refugees. Thank you for bringing this yo light.