The Assyrians have but one nationhood, and the distinction is very clear. When a person is of Assyrian blood, he retains his birthright, self-esteem, and the heritage of his fathers. It is a mere matter of hyphenated description, not a hyphenation or division. The use of the term Nestorian-Assyrian is the simplest way of designating a Nestorian, who comes from, or who has, an Assyrian background. The approach of this oneness of all Assyrians regardless of their religious adherence, is through the avenue of blood, and through the majesty of common memories.
Religion is a faith acquired and is changeable.
As far as his Assyrian people were concerned, his talent, born of many years of often difficult experience, led him to speak and write for his people and to carry his people's heritage and hope to the reading public. Death has not diminished him but confirmed him as an Assyrian hero. Dr. Perley had a tremendous driving compassion for his Assyrian national labors, enormous ambition, great resourcefulness, courage and the ingredients to make the whole extraordinary and interesting. His devotion to the Assyrian cause was amazing. General Disclaimer and Invitation to Our Readers.