It is a fact that ISIS regularly commits atrocities around the world. But there is some debate about what to call these acts, especially ones carried out against Christians and other religious minorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pope Francis has taken a clear position.<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\nJuly 10, 2015
\n'In this third world war, waged peacemeal, which we are now experiencing, a form of genocide is taking place, and it must end.\u00e2?\u009d<\/p>\n
The Pope's opinion isn't rare. In fact, according to a new survey conducted by Marist and the Knights of Columbus, the belief is widespread.<\/p>\n
Fifty-five percent of Americans believe ISIS's actions constitute the United Nations definition of genocide. Just 36 percent disagree.<\/p>\n
Presidential candidates in both parties are joining the Pope in using the word genocide, including Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, and Marco Rubio.<\/p>\n
Legislation was introduced in the United States Congress last year declaring that the Islamic State is committing war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide.<\/p>\n
The law has not been passed yet, but members of Congress continue to press the White House and State Department to act.<\/p>\n
But does it matter what the world calls these terrorist's actions? In fact, the word 'genocide\u00e2?\u009d has serious implications.<\/p>\n
History proves that when the international community agrees that a 'genocide\u00e2?\u009d is taking place, steps are rapidly taken to stop it. Until that word becomes the norm, there is less urgency to act.<\/p>\n
And it also matters for another key reason: Refugees leaving Syria and Iraq have a much stronger legal case to be taken in by other countries if they can say they are escaping genocide, instead of simply fleeing from war.<\/p>\n
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