The Bulletin

Neighborhood Threat

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Dec 13, 2024
Hadeel Oueis, a journalist and former political prisoner, shares her harrowing experiences as a Christian in Syria under the Assad regime, discussing the struggle for survival and support for her community. Beth Moore, a dynamic teacher and bestselling author, dives into moral complexities surrounding NYC figures and emphasizes the duality of human nature. They also explore the challenges in Bible education today, advocating for revitalized Sunday school amidst growing public school integration, highlighting the need for community and effective teaching.
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Hadeel's Story

  • Hadeel Oueis, a Syrian Christian, recounts her childhood under Assad's regime and her subsequent arrest.
  • She describes the pervasive fear among Christians and the regime's manipulative tactics to appear as their protector.
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Church and Regime

  • Syrian churches often aligned with the regime due to their historical non-combative stance and the regime's claims of protecting minorities.
  • This support stemmed from a lack of alternatives and fear of Sunni dominance, despite the regime's oppression.
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Post-Exodus Syndrome

  • Russell Moore compares the situation in Syria to the Israelites' initial longing for stability under Pharaoh after the Exodus.
  • He emphasizes the careful PR Assad used to portray himself as Christianity's sole protector against annihilation.
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