Persecution

Christians Facing Persecution

In some parts of the world, Christians have faced persecution on account of their faith, just like many of the apostles.

Persecution throughout history

Christians have faced persecution from the earliest days of the Church, such as in the persecution of the Roman Emperor Nero in the 1st Century.
This persecution continued to the present time, for example with Christians being persecuted in some Communist countries.
Sometimes, Christians face imprisonment and even violence for their beliefs, such as members of the Christian Church in China.

Honouring the persecuted

Christianity has always honoured those who have the courage to continue to proclaim their beliefs even in the face of persecution. Many Christian martyrs are honoured as saints.
- A modern example is St Maximilian Kolbe who was sent to Auschwitz and died there, because of his work providing shelter for refugees.

No violence

Persecuted Christians usually try not to resort to violence in the face of persecution, believing the willingness to suffer to be a better witness to the Gospel.

1Buddhism

2Christianity

2.1Key Beliefs

2.1.1The Nature of God

2.1.2The Problem of Evil

2.1.3Monotheism

2.1.4Creation

2.1.5Bible Accounts of Creation

2.1.6The Trinity and Creation

2.1.7Afterlife

2.1.8Heaven and Hell

2.1.9The Influence of Afterlife on Life

2.1.10End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs

2.1.11Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs

2.2Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.2.1The Incarnation

2.2.2Jesus - Divine & Human

2.2.3The Crucifixion

2.2.4Jesus' Betrayal

2.2.5Resurrection & Ascension

2.2.6Sin

2.2.7Original Sin

2.2.8Punishment

2.2.9The Means of Salvation

2.2.10Achieving Salvation

2.2.11Disagreements About Salvation

2.2.12The Role of Christ in Salvation

2.2.13Theories of Salvation

2.2.14End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation

2.3Worship & Festivals

2.3.1Different Forms of Worship

2.3.2Prayer

2.3.3Sacrament

2.3.4Baptism

2.3.5Other Sacraments

2.3.6Eucharist

2.3.7Pilgrimage & Celebrations

2.3.8Christmas & Easter

2.3.9End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals

2.4Community

2.4.1Local Community

2.4.2Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth

2.4.3Worldwide Church

2.4.4Reconciliation

2.4.5Persecution

2.4.6Caring for Those in Need

2.4.7End of Topic Test - Community

2.4.8Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices

3Catholicism (Christianity)

4Islam

5Judaism

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