On the Inhumane treatment of Muslims in China's Xinjiang Province; areas in France

I've studied the situation in China on trips to Beijing and I'm familiar with the problems the Muslims have had in various areas around the world.  I've contended the major block to peaceful acceptance of the Muslims worldwide are the actions of the jihadists to establish a religious kingdom on earth--a doctrine that inspired early Muslims many centuries ago.  Any government who has to tackle the declarations of an independent state on their territory must take military action to thwart such jihadist hostile attempts, even as Mr. Macron has stated should there be such an uprising in France. 

I am a Christian and upon visiting Beijing some years ago, I was told many stories from those who had witnessed persecution of the Christians.  That was the time when religious services were held in worshipers' homes.  I talked with representatives of the Beijing government about the conditions under which there would be open practice of the Christian religion in China.

The major point they wished to make was that whether or not a Chinese was a Christian was of little importance to the government compared to his essential affirmation that he was Chinese and therefore subject to the rule and the laws of China--first and foremost.  

For my part, I stressed that Chinese Christians have the reputation of being hard workers, dedicated to their country and wish to contribute with their labor to the good of the Chinese way of life, as spelled out in various revered governmental documents.

I tried to stress that there need be no conflict for a Chinese citizen in good standing to also be a devout Christian, to practice Christian values in his daily activities for the good of the country and the Chinese people.

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I read many years ago the plight of the Mormons who first came to  this country to practice their religion.

They were harassed and persecuted from one settlement to the next; and finally ended up in Illinois.  But there too, the persecution continued.  One night after apparently having supper or at least sitting down for the meal, they got from the dinner and took off!  --To claim as their final territory where they would practice their religion in Utah, near the Salt Flats.

And look how proud the country is today of those Mormons who have served their country over the Centuries.  In my visits to Salt Lake City, I marvel how they have reached out to the poor and the aimless in the West with the hope for a bright future ahead--yes, offering as part of their vision a blessing from that community of believers.  It has proven to change lives, forsaking a lonely destitution.

The point I wish to make is to me an obvious declaration:  With God's help I shall fulfill my duties as a citizen of the United States, even as I regard my Chinese friends in China similarly dedicated to the Chinese Republic.  For I recognize myself as an American possessing a spiritual dimension.