Have you ever been persecuted?
 

Persecuted for your faith? Let's hear your story.

And remember to tell us if you rejoiced in your persecution. Matthew 5:11-12. ;)

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

You do realize that persecution means different things to different people. To a person in China, it may mean having bamboo sticks shoved under their fingernails. On the other extreme I remember reading a post by Ruth R on another message board a few years back claiming she was being "persecuted" for her stance on holiness (all the others were doing were daring to question on a few things -they were much nicer than many here would have been).

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

Yes, certainly. Here's my story:

I was having dinner with some coworkers, and someone asked which of us went to church. I said Yes, and another coworker made an "ick" face and said emphatically "No".

Lame, I know. But what can ya do? As for the second part of the question in the OP: I could hardly rejoice in that "persecution", now could I?

I was deprived. :lol

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

I'd have to say no.

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

Been made fun of a few times, but never persecuted.

I believe though, that it won't be long, before we, as
christians, actually do see some real persecutions begin.

The real question to me is...
will we truly have what it takes
to withstand?

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

...and to rejoice?

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

or more likely empty churches but full house churches.

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

maybe not show it outwardly (maybe some will),
but in my heart oh yes...knowing what my final
reward will be.

Re: Have you ever been persecuted?
 

persecuted? me? what do you mean by persecution, then?