This should be a reminder that the persecution of Christians is not some Roman-era tale but a daily contemporary phenomenon.
For more information about three organizations dedicated to shedding light on areas of the world where converting to Christianity or living your Christian faith publicly can issue in imprisonment, torture, even death, click here , here , and here . Catholic Relief Services is another good resource.
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