Third perspective: Can Western-style democracy be introduced in the Middle East?<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe third perspective is that Middle Eastern countries like Syria are not democratic societies like those in the West, where different groups speak their minds through public debate. In societies like Syria, one dictator holds power and the influence of other groups is determined by their loyalty to the leader. If these groups challenge the leader's power, it is perceived as a threat to the dictator - who will have to crush the rebellion to maintain power.<\/p>\n
By removing dictators in the Middle East, the West can give way to rebel groups that are more brutal than the dictator.<\/p>\n
This is not to say that Assad's rule is ideal. For example, he is probably the most anti-Israeli leader in the Middle East, supporting Hezbollah and Iran's fight against Israel. But Christians and other minorities in Syria - and Israel in general - will be far worse off if Islamic State takes power in Syria. That's why Christians in Syria are very grateful for Putin's support for Assad.<\/p>\n
Emergency aid shows God's love in practice<\/h2>\n
By supporting Syrian Christians, we can cherish the light they are in the midst of civil war. And by helping them to reach out to other minorities in need, people from non-Christian backgrounds can practically and tangibly feel God's love and care, even in times like these. In the project, around 60 % of the beneficiaries of emergency aid are Christians, while the rest are from other backgrounds.<\/p>\n
\n- On average, it costs around 217 DKK to provide a refugee family with water, food, kitchenware, hygiene items and medicine for 10 days.<\/li>\n
- On average, it costs around 652 DKK to ensure that a refugee family has water, food, kitchenware, hygiene items and medicine for a month.<\/li>\n
- On average, it costs around 1086 DKK to ensure a refugee family has warm clothes, shoes, mattresses, blankets and fuel this winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Support Syria: Emergency aid for Christians and other displaced people<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t