Why Mormons identify with Syrian refugees

They were religious exiles once too Subscribe to our channel When Republican governors call for a ban on Syrian refugees, or Donald Trump calls for a ban on all Muslims, Mormons tend to identify with this religious discrimination, a sentiment echoed by Gov. Herbert in a recent Facebook post: I am the governor of a state that was settled by religious exiles who withstood persecution after persecution, including an extermination order from another state s governor. In Utah, the First Amendment still matters. That will not change so long as I remain is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to the Kim Kardashian app. Check out our full video catalog: Follow Vox on Twitter: Or on Facebook: