Iraqi Christians: do not become martyrs

Dearest who suffer in Iraq, both for their faith and as innocent bystanders in the civil war. My advice to you is to leave Iraq, together with your families, even if you have to leave your land behind. I know that many of you have already left, and I urge those who remain to consider leaving as soon as possible. If there are delays in getting visa or permission to enter "Western" countries such as Europe or the USA, please do not wait and go instead to a country in your region when Christianity is allowed in honor and peace, such as Syria or UAE. Do not risk your family's lives any further. It is more important that the Word of Jesus Christ live in your families than for you to water the garden of martyrs with your injury or death. There are times when one must leave one's country for one's faith and one's family's safety, and all honor and prayers for those of you who must now do this. Prayers and blessings for Iraqi Christians throughout the world, and especially those who must now leave for a new start elsewhere. I ask Christians and sympathetic governments, both secular and Islamic, to support and welcome the refugees and thank you in God's name in advance.