So who exactly is it that is persecuting Christians in the United States?

Question

In 2001 approximately 80% of the U.S. was Christian.

So is it the atheists/agnostics?
Only 15% here. That makes no sense at a ratio of more than 4 to 1.

The Jews? 1.4%
That is even worse.

How about those pesky Buddhists at 0.2%?
Can’t be.

Could it be some weird form of self abuse?
Wait, isn’t is a sin to….nevermind.

Perhaps the persecution is like their god?
Sort of imaginary?

How is it that a vast majority can be so brutally persecuted by a bunch of minorities?

Do you have any other ideas?

I can't figure this one out.

Answer 1

Self flagellation.

Christians have been practicing it since the Dark Ages.

If they aren't suffering and being persecuted, they can't share in Christ's victory.

Mostly they're just whiners and posers.

Also, remember that the Christians invent enemies out of thin air to persecute them. Remember the Satanic Panic of the 1980s? Where did those millions of Satan Worshipers disappear to?

Answer 2

It must be us pesky Muslims at a whole 3% of the population. I mean that's ONLY a 27 to 1 ratio in favor of the Christians.

Answer 3

The problem is that they have no idea what persecution is.

They call it persecution every time they lose one of their self-proclaimed "rights" to indoctrinate everyone. The school prayer issue is a good example. Public school teachers once routinely taught Christian prayers in class: children had to learn and recite them every day. When that was (rightly) determined to be unconstitutional, they claimed they were being persecuted.

Answer 4

This country was founded on Christianity. 80% of the population are not Christians, Mormons are not Christians, but they get lumped in. There is not a lot of persecution going on yet, but it is only a matter of time. Laws are being approved to take away our rights. Everyone is allowed freedom of speech unless you are a Christian and speaking out on controversial topics.

Answer 5

The only one persecuting me is me, that little rebellious part of me that resists complete obedience to God.

It’s not the government’s job or the job of the courts or the school system to promote Christianity. Jesus seemed downright indifferent to the Roman occupiers. He was far more interested in changing individual lives. If we can’t reflect Christ in our own lives we really have nothing to offer the world. If we work on strengthening our own relationships with God, reflecting Christ’s bright light in our everyday lives, change cannot help but come.

Answer 6

some college admistrators have long gone over the perfect with reading their responsiblities, and erred by ability of over-proscribing freedom of expression as far as faith is going, by ability of banning t-shirts and such. those forms of movements does not delay to a courtroom undertaking, yet what number of human beings record adventure as a results of fact the crucial suggested i won't be able to do something i think of I must be allowed to do? additionally, some preachers are irresponsible with their pulpits, and have faith that the ends justify the ability. so that they take any restrict of religion and start up off scaring human beings into believing that God is faraway from college by ability of regulation, while it merely isn't.

Answer 7

The press is brutal. Our government is also a contributing factor. Society in general has become more hostile to Christian beliefs. You would be amazed at the opposition a Christian can be subjected to at school or work, just for wearing a cross around their neck, or carrying a Bible. Or praying in public.

Answer 8

I have seen some laws in legislation (most of which didn't pass) which WERE distinctly anti-Christian. But persecution? That's a far stretch. There are other parts of the world where Christianity is heavily persecuted. The US isn't one of them.

Answer 9

They do have a persecution complex.

Really, they cry wolf so much I'd almost hate to see what would happen if someone did show them what persecution really means.

Answer 10

Actually, most Christians persecute Christians. Different sects tend to persecute other's. Not really physically, but verbally. Most sects like to talk bad about Mormons especially. I think it's sad really.

Answer 11

I have never experienced persecution beyond mild name calling and veiled threats, and then only when preaching in a bar. If I were to be persecuted anywhere, you would think that would be the place.