During the past few months we have heard from politicians, Church leaders, and many others regarding the Syrian Refugee Crisis in the Balkans and Western Europe. Unfortunately much of the discussion has been based upon murky facts or fiction and in some cases outright fear. Are the Syrian refugees people fleeing a civil war and ISIS to protect themselves and their families, are they people looking to sneak into western society for economic gain or are they terrorists?

Some things are certain. There are people fleeing Syria, Afghanistan, Etruria and other countries. These people are landing in Greece and making their way through the Balkans to Europe. Continue reading “Syrian Refugees – Facts, Fiction and Fear”