In this article from KUTV by Daniel Woodruff, new insight is gleaned from the troubling childhood of LDS leader Dieter F. Uchtdorf. As a child he lived through many atrocities during World War II, and was forced to flee his home multiple time. Often time he and other refugees were rejected because of fear and ignorance. However, he and his family also benefited from the kindness and generosity of friends, family, and strangers. "There were so many who were willing to help regardless of religion, of race, of background, and that's what we're trying to do now," he said. The LDS church which he serves as a leader for is donating $5 million dollars to assist the refugees in the Middle East and is encouraging it membership along with people around the world to help out in any way they can.
I was struck with by this story from President Uchtdorf, and I feel it is very relevant to our group’s campaign on Islamophobia. Those suffering from the current refugee crisis are facing discrimination similar to that which was face by Uchtdorf now based primarily on their religion and potential affiliation with radical Islamic terrorist organizations. Our group echoes Uchtdorfs call for charity and understanding when it comes to dealing with and helping these victims of terror far beyond their control.
Source: http://kutv.com/news/local/lds-leader-uchtdorf-remembers-life-as-refugee-urges-compassion-in-migrant-crisis
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