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Category: Christian Persecution

The Christian Persecution category documents the suffering, endurance, and witness of Christians facing discrimination, violence, imprisonment, and martyrdom throughout the world, with particular attention to the experiences of Orthodox Christians. These articles examine historical and contemporary persecution, religious freedom, anti-Christian violence, government oppression, war, cultural hostility, and the challenges confronting the Church in an increasingly secular and unstable world. Drawing on Holy Scripture, the lives of the saints, and the enduring witness of the martyrs and confessors, this collection highlights the courage of those who remain faithful to Christ despite hardship while providing thoughtful analysis of the political, social, and spiritual forces driving persecution. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the global challenges facing Christianity and the Orthodox response of steadfast faith, hope, prayer, and perseverance.

September 15, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Culture War, Political Activism

What Did Charlie Kirk Die For?

If Charlie Kirk died a martyr, what was he a martyr for exactly?

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September 4, 2025
Christian Persecution, Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective, Culture War, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Syria and the Middle East, Western Civilization

No Crusade Needed: Time to Help Islam Die Already

Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed.

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August 25, 2025
Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations

Why Professor Jeffrey Sachs Was Right: A Case for Europe’s Return to Itself and Its Foundational Values

The Estonian Government is continuing to work towards banning the canonical Orthodox Church. Where is the European commitment to freedom of religion?

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July 29, 2025
Christian Persecution, Petitions

Is the Three Finger Orthodox Blessing a NAZI Salute?

There are many places one would expect Orthodoxy to be maligned and persecuted. But Sweden? Hardly the place one expects an Orthodox blessing to be compared to a NAZI salute. But it happened, and we can’t allow it to stand.

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July 23, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Politics and Christian Governance, Prayer and Spirituality, ROCOR

A False Martyr and a True Martyr

Americans often believe their country is the Christian Church and Lincoln is a righteous martyr. A little comparison to reality proves both points are false.

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July 9, 2025
Christian Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Syria and the Middle East, Western Civilization

Why Does the U.S. Fund Jihad While Christians are Murdered?

If Israel and the West Israel are in a fight to the death with Islam, why do we fund jihadis and watch passively as they murder Christians?

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June 2, 2025
Announcements, Christian Persecution, Technology, Uncategorized

The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future (June 2025 Release)

A new documentary from Oracle films called, The Agenda: Their Vision – Your Future, uses expert commentary to show what kind of digital prison the technocratic elite is trying to build for us. And just how close we are to their dystopian dreams becoming nightmarish reality.

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May 27, 2025
Christian Persecution, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

No More ROCOR Coffee for Sister Vassa

The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cannot be tolerated.

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May 15, 2025
Christian Persecution, Syria and the Middle East

Justice for All International Submits Complaint to the UN Over Persecution of Orthodox Christians in Estonia

The international community, far too long silent, must speak up about the persecution of the Orthodox Church in Estonia.

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April 25, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Protests, Technology

The Techno Zionist Threat to American Freedom

The Trump Administration is running a campaign to suppress criticism of Zionism powered by data mining technology and run by religious extremists. American civil liberties may not survive.

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