There's no place like Home?

As the Christian population flees from Islamic persecution, the question arises: where to go?  Many countries will gladly open their doors, yet in all the re-shuffling there remains the reality of losing the homeland which historically has been theirs.  Thousands of years of history, ancestry and identity will be wiped from the map because of Islamic hegemony and the requirement to "..fight until the religion of the world is for Allah alone.."(8-39).

Many Christians are seeking asylum in Turkey, and when asked if they intend to go back to their homes the reply usually is 'Going back to what?....Getting killed?'


From Hurriyet Daily News Jan 16

Haunted by violence, Iraqi Christians flee to Turkey

Rising violence in parts of Iraq that Christians previously regarded as safe havens lead an increasing number to flee to neighboring Turkey. Safe in a tiny Catholic community in Istanbul, many Iraqi Christian refugees say returning home is not an option. 'Going back to what?' one asks. 'Getting killed?'

Terrorized by mounting extremist attacks, more and more Iraqi Christians are fleeing in panic to neighboring Turkey, among them lone minors sent away by desperate parents.

In Istanbul, a tiny Chaldean Catholic community has embraced the refugees, serving as their first point of shelter before the United Nations or local civic groups extend a helping hand.

The number of arrivals, available statistics show, has sharply increased since Oct. 31, when gunmen stormed a Baghdad church, killing 44 worshippers, two priests and seven security guards in an attack claimed by al-Qaeda’s local affiliate.

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