The Persecution of Christians in the Middle East

Ronald J. Rychlak, editor (with Jane Adolphe) of The Persecution and Genocide of Christians in the Middle East discusses the current situation of Christians in the Middle East, the failures of the world’s legal institutions to protect Christians, and what we all can do to help.

Questions Covered:

• 21:22 - Is help only being given to Christians in the Middle East? Wouldn’t it prolong instability if help is not also given to others?
• 29:38 - Don’t you think this is inevitable because of the teachings in the Koran and the life of Mohammad?
• 32:36 - Do you have any recommendations on how to help?
• 42:10 - What is the moral responsibility of the United States to alleviate the situation?
• 46:09 - Are there any Islamic teachings that lead to persecution of non-Muslims, directly or indirectly?
• 52:34 - What can we do to help?

Resources Mentioned:

• The Persecution and Genocide of Christians in the Middle East: Prevention, Prohibition, & Prosecution by Ronald J. Rychlak  (Editor), Jane F. Adolphe (Editor)