An Episcopal group is quitting a taxpayer-funded refugee program because they refuse to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa, who are classified as refugees. The group cites their commitment to racial justice and historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa as reasons for their decision.
Key Points
Episcopal group quitting refugee program over resettlement of white Afrikaners
Refusal based on commitment to racial justice and historic ties
Controversy surrounding the preferential treatment of certain refugees
Pros
Commitment to racial justice and reconciliation
Historic ties with the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Cons
Refusal to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa
Preferential treatment of certain refugees over others