Heated debate concerning emigres from Syria and Iraq, fed by fears of a new spate of terrorism-related bloodshed in America, prompts shore-based Representative Frank Pallone (D-6) to meet with New Jersey religious leaders with first-hand knowledge.

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The interfaith roundtable, open to the public, takes place Monday at the Reformed Church of Highland Park. Among the participants are the church's pastor, Reverend Seth Kaper-Dale, and Rabbi Philip Bazeley of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple.

Pastor Kaper-Dale also heads the Central Jersey Interfaith Resettlement Coalition of Highland Park and New Brunswick. In a dialog with Townsquare Media NJ reporter David Matthau, he underscored his belief that America in general, and New Jersey in particular, should be holding the door open, not trying to lock it.

The Coalition's "Take-10 Campaign" calls on every New Jersey community to accept 10 refugee families. Pastor Kaper-Dale contends that refugees seek asylum in the US because they're terrorist targets, not terrorists themselves.

Federal data indicates that about 75 Syrian refugees have taken up residence in New Jersey. Earlier this week, Governor Chris Christie joined a growing number of state chief executives in vowing to stop Syrian and Iraqi expatriates from settling in New Jersey.

 

After declaring his intent to conservative talk host Hugh Hewitt, he sent a letter to that effect to President Obama. Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno supports his stand.

Congressman Pallone will discuss the Monday roundtable, and take your calls, Monday night at 7 during "Ask The Congressman" on WOBM-AM NewsTalk Radio 1160 and 1310 and wobmam.com.

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