My Brother In Christ Jesus,
I am in no ways claiming to know more than you or did i ever say that I know a lot about the Middle East. What I am saying, is that bloodshed is bloodshed. I do not support these rebels , i even refer to Al Nusra, FSA, ISIL all of them --- they are all terrorists. I do not support every single policy of the West. When I do hear and read reports of how Syrian Government killing people -- and watching these reports of children killed by cross fire, churches and mosques destroyed, its too much to bear. I know that what you say has truth in it, i am sure you have experienced things that many of us haev not experienced, seen things that have not seen. This is just my view -- these rebels have to be defeated. At the same time, a government that will represent all constituents in Syria should be elected. For the Christians, for the Shi'a , the Sunni, the Druze, for the Jews whatever minorities there are there.
Syria, to me, is a Holy Land. It is the land where the Apostles, the Blessed St. Timothy, St. Peter, St. Paul, and all other Blessed Apostles of our Lord Christ -- have walked and preached to the gentiles. There are places in Syria, in Iraq, in Lebanon that I want to visit. And trust me, hearing and reading what is going on to fellow Christians, specially those woh belong to Christian Orthodoxy, Coptic Orthodoxy --- it is very painful. I hear all about it when I go to church as our Priest talks abuot it, even inviting a Syrian Christian to speak about what is happening there .
If i have said anything in discussion with you here --- that may have offended you, then i take responsiblity if i may have maligned you. Just know that my prayers go to God for protection of our brothers and sisters there. I hope that there will be peace. I pray you stay safe over there, your family and friends --- from the crown of your the head to soles of the feet are protected.
Peace Be Unto You!
A Brother In Christ Jesus ,