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In reply to the discussion: The New Age of Christian Martyrdom [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)44. A prayer
For those who suffer for the sake of Conscience O God our Father, whose Son forgave his enemies while hewas suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they are rejected, save them from bitterness; when they are imprisoned, save them from despair; and to us your servants, give grace to respect their witness and to discern the truth, that our society may be cleansed and strengthened. This we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, our merciful and righteous Judge. Amen.
BCP pg 823
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You are right; people of all faiths and people of no faith at all are prosecuted. nt
el_bryanto
Jan 2014
#3
People of faith (and none) are persecuted by people of faith because of their faith.
cleanhippie
Jan 2014
#4
Is there another group persecuting and killing people for not believing what they believe?
cleanhippie
Jan 2014
#6
China and North Korea I suppose - and persecuting political dissidents throughout the world
el_bryanto
Jan 2014
#7
"But as far as religious belief, the bulk of the persecution is probably done by believers. "
cleanhippie
Jan 2014
#12
I'm sorry you are confused - perhaps you are mistaking me for an atheist? But i'm a believer
el_bryanto
Jan 2014
#14
I thought you'd like that. Gives you that warm tingle of superiority doesn't it? nt
el_bryanto
Jan 2014
#35
Well - it depends on who I'm talking to. If I'm debating a serious person worth debating
el_bryanto
Jan 2014
#41
You seriously misunderstand republicans of you think they are not using belief as a weapon.
cleanhippie
Jan 2014
#15