persecution vs. martydom

[razzelflabben]

Scripture tells us that when we love the Lord, people will hate us and persecute us because they hated Christ first. But many people especially those in the US confuse persecution with martydom. So this question is for those in "Christian friendly" nations, and if I knew how to make it a vote, I would....It's actually two part

1. have you ever experienced persecution in your "Christan friendly" nation and
2. have you ever been persecuted and/or seriously mistreated by the church you hold or once held dear?

 

[razzelflabben]

No replies? Okay, I have been both "attacked" (once with a knife) for speaking the truths of God (and I was asked what those truths are) and been abused by the church for both my husband's and mine stand for the truths of scripture, things like Love your neighbor as yourself. All in the USA...is that not persecution?

 

[Unashamed Jesus Freak]

Scripture tells us that when we love the Lord, people will hate us and persecute us because they hated Christ first. But many people especially those in the US confuse persecution with martydom. So this question is for those in "Christian friendly" nations, and if I knew how to make it a vote, I would....It's actually two part

1. have you ever experienced persecution in your "Christan friendly" nation and
2. have you ever been persecuted and/or seriously mistreated by the church you hold or once held dear?

1. Yes, I have experienced persecution for my faith here in the US. It has been mostly taunting and heckling though, nothing physically violent so far.

2. No, I have not experienced persecution for my faith by the church I attend or in any other church I have attended since I came to Christ.

 

[razzelflabben]

1. Yes, I have experienced persecution for my faith here in the US. It has been mostly taunting and heckling though, nothing physically violent so far.

2. No, I have not experienced persecution for my faith by the church I attend or in any other church I have attended since I came to Christ.

stand firm, love unconditionally, and know the Love of God as it flows through you and to you from other believers. Praise our Lord, His love is pure, undefiled, eternal....thanks for sharing

 

[Unashamed Jesus Freak]

stand firm, love unconditionally, and know the Love of God as it flows through you and to you from other believers. Praise our Lord, His love is pure, undefiled, eternal....thanks for sharing

You're welcome. I enjoyed sharing. I wanted to add that Scripture tells us that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12). We should expect to be persecuted if we live for Christ.

 

[razzelflabben]

You're welcome. I enjoyed sharing. I wanted to add that Scripture tells us that everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12). We should expect to be persecuted if we live for Christ.

amen...

 

[Ave Maria]

Yes, I have been persecuted since becoming a Christian. I have sometimes been called a "Mary worshiper" because I am a Catholic.

 

[razzelflabben]

Yes, I have been persecuted since becoming a Christian. I have sometimes been called a "Mary worshiper" because I am a Catholic.

I'd be interested in more details if you don't mind sharing...

 

[Sketcher]

Well, going by the early church's model, you were only a martyr if you didn't survive. You were a confessor if you did survive - many were simply maimed for being Christians rather than killed.

I personally have not been physically attacked because of my faith.

 

[razzelflabben]

Well, going by the early church's model, you were only a martyr if you didn't survive. You were a confessor if you did survive - many were simply maimed for being Christians rather than killed.

I personally have not been physically attacked because of my faith.

persecution which is different from martyrdom and confessor both, is about abuse at the hand of man for the sake of the Christ you serve. Martyrdom is death for that same Christ, which is why few people can claim martyrdom I would guess. Confession or confessor, then would be claiming that Christ no matter the opposition would it?