What are the reasons for persecution?
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What are the reasons for persecution?
Real risk.
What does it mean if you are persecuted?
1 : to harass or punish in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief. 2 : to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (such as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : pester.
What are the forms of persecution?
There are 4 types: religious, ethnic, political, and social persecution. Often persecution begins for 1 reason and then grows to include other reasons, so these examples may include more than 1 type of persecution.
Is persecution a crime?
Persecution is a crime that is defined as severe discrimination that results in the denial or infringement of fundamental rights. Crimes against humanity are a set of crimes that are considered to be among the most serious violations in international law, along with genocide and certain war crimes.
What the Bible says about those who persecute you?
Matt. 5 Verses 43 to 47 [44] But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?
Who has been persecuted?
Statistics
| Group | Probability that a religious lives in a country where persecution of the group occurred in 2015 | Number of countries where the group was persecuted in 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Jews | 99\% | 74 |
| Hindus | 99\% | 18 |
| Muslims | 97\% | 125 |
| Other religions | 85\% | 50 |
What are characteristics of persecution?
Known as persecution, it’s the unfair and cruel treatment of a group or groups because of a specific trait or criteria they possess. The criteria or traits could include but aren’t limited to race, gender, religion, customs, sexual orientation or preference, body type (i.e. height and weight), and social standing.
Why should you love your enemies?
Loving Your Enemies Helps You Become More Respectful and Considerate of Others. Even the thought of loving your enemies already transforms how you think. This can also help you appreciate everyone around you, not just those you loved or hated. This helps you become more respectful and considerate of everyone.
Do good for those who persecute you?
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; For example, the New International Version reads: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”.