Would you open your home to a refuge family?

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QuickSilver

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If you had the room and the resorces of course.. Would you take in and sponsor a Syrian Refugee and family? I would..
 

These poor people have been through so very much. If given sanctuary, they're unlikely to put explosive vests on their children and begin Jihad...jus' sayin'
 
I don't know. I've known people who have had problems with fully documented exchange students. Just because they are foreign doesn't make them cute n cuddly or even worthy of your hospitality.
 
Yes, if I had the space and resources. I imagine the government would match up the families and the homes they go to.
 
Let's rephrase the question for a moment; If a single woman, living alone, had the space to take in a family but the family had no references, no background info, were not citizens, and didn't know the language, would that single woman be safe and able to help?

My point is that there are a lot more "Ifs" than just ""IF I had the space I would absolutely do it". Even Landlords who get paid for taking people in, still protect themselves and surrounding tenants by requiring references and doing an internet background check of their criminal record. Even Hostels will turn away anyone with a criminal record. This protects the other people living there. It takes a lot of thought before saying "Yes".

I don't see any issue with taking in a mother and young child without question though (teenager could be a problem).
 
Lara said:
Let's rephrase the question for a moment; If a 55+ single woman, living alone, had the space to take in a family but the family had no references, no background info, were not citizens, and didn't know the language, would that single woman be safe and able to help?

My point is that there are a lot more "Ifs" that just ""IF I had the space I would absolutely do it". Even Landlords who get paid for taking people in, still protect themselves by requiring references and doing an internet check of their criminal record. Even Hostels will turn away anyone with a criminal record. This protects the other people living there. It takes a lot of thought before saying "Yes".

I don't see any issue with taking in a mother and young child without question though.
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But that ruins a perfectly fine politically correct warm n fuzzy moment. Logical precautions and reasons to pause and think rather than jump. Oh the humanity.
 
In times of crisis, people cannot always provide us with references and letters of recommendation. And sometimes it takes a little faith and courage on our part to help. I hope to always have some of each.
 
MaryZPA said:
In times of crisis, people cannot always provide us with references and letters of recommendation. And sometimes it takes a little faith and courage on our part to help. I hope to always have some of each.
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Some might call that a BLIND leap of faith.
 
Quick Silver, what is your answer to the opening question you posted? I haven't seen a yay or nay. What specifically did you want to know about Matthew 25?
 
If I could provide housing, food, clothing, medical care, transportation, interpreters, schooling in English, counseling, emotional support, and job training. I would definitely consider it.
 
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