Have you ever been persecuted?

[Timmy]

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

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

[RandyWayne]

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).

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

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).

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.

[Amanah]

I'd have to say no.

[MawMaw]

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?

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Lacey

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?

...and to rejoice?

[Dordrecht]

My gut feeling is that if we get REAL persecution in North America,
we'll see a lot of empty churches and back sliders.

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Dordrecht

My gut feeling is that if we get REAL persecution in North America,
we'll see a lot of empty churches and back sliders.

or more likely empty churches but full house churches.

[MawMaw]

Originally Posted by Timmy

...and to rejoice?

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

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by Timmy

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