The Associated Press is reporting today that in Iraq, few Christians are returning, despite government pledges of financial support and protection, officials said Wednesday.

Every Christian family that comes back to Mosul would receive 1 million Iraqi dinars — about $865 — on orders of the prime minister, said Jawdat Ismaeel, a local migration official. But only a handful of Christians have returned, he said. Nearly 10,000 Christians — roughly half the city's Christian population — have fled this month because of threats and attacks, according to Iraqi officials. Sunni insurgents are believed to be behind the campaign to drive them out.

The rest of the article goes on to explain the situation that has taken place.

Now my question to you is this - do you think if you were an Iraqi Christian who had to leave because of the persecution against you, do you think you'd return because they tell you they are going to protect you and give you money, or would you stay away?

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[Susan]

Stay away. Hello! MONEY?! How will the antichrist gain control? It's the same PRINCIPLE. Will we sell out faith for money?

[Carolyn]

First of all, I would remember that it is NOT the government that is my ultimate shield and defender, but it is the Lord Most High. Money should never enter into the decision. It would only serve to confuse God's leading. After much prayer...I trust that God would give me a sense of peace in leading me to the right decision as whether to leave Iraq or stay. God's purposes should be our top priority.

[Dominick McCullough]

Stacy,

I would put on the Armor of God, Ephesians 6:10-19 and be strengthened in the Lord. I wish I could go and assist, but I can't. It is warriors like you making sure that God's Children that are be persecuted are being heard. The wailing of the Christians in Iraq CANNOT go unheard. My wife and I are helping a film get some recognition and support. Please visit, FacingExtinctionFilm.com.

In His,
Dominick McCullough