Indonesian Christians Seek to Avoid Deportation

Here's an interesting article that appeared in the Seattlepi.com about three Indonesian Christian's who are seeking asylum here in the United States so that they do not have to return to Indonesia where there is severe  persecution.  Here's part of the article:

Three Indonesian immigrants who are fighting deportation because they say their Christian faith would lead to persecution in their native country have been released from a detention center in Washington.

The release of the immigrants is the latest episode in an effort by Christian Indonesian nationals from Western Washington and around the country to stay in the United States, the Everett Herald reported Sunday.

Indonesia, a country of more than 200 million people, has witnessed deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians in recent years. Beheadings, hundreds of deaths and church burnings have all been linked to religious tensions. Indonesia is about 86 percent Muslim.

"They have a credible fear of persecution," said Albert Lum, a Pasadena, Calif., attorney who has represented many of the immigrants.

Read the full article here.

As you think about followers of Christ who come to America and do not want to return to their countries, if they are known for being persecuted for their faith, what do you think should be done?  Feel free to comment.