I just heard a report from the head of Catholic Media International, who is on the front lines in northern Iraq, six miles from Islamic State–controlled territory. Catholic churches are opening their doors to both Christians and Yazidis, the Christian militia is one of the only things standing between these people and the mass slaughter of men and the sexual enslavement of women. In territories controlled by the Islamic State they are making a living inviting Saudis and others to come in and buy women for sexual use.

Ancient evils are alive today. I was told the Assyrian Aid Society of America is a lead organization on the ground there. I signed up to give them $50 a month. I feel pathetic.