My Faithful Father

On small town highways and the streets of large cities, protests against things such as evolution, abortion, and segregation have occurred throughout history. One looks into these protests to see that religious people make up most, if not all, of the crowd. Christians are taught by the bible to not judge others and to treat them with respect; however, in these times, one often sees these people belittling others for who they are, what they

Imagine living in a world where differences are celebrated and diversity can be seen everywhere you go. The world would be a place where you would not have to be afraid to hide who you choose to become, your opinions will not be casted aside despite it’s not being what majority agreed upon, and society would simply just be accepting and loving. However, reality is quite the opposite, for years human beings had struggled with racism, discriminations, and accepting others different from themselves. As shown in recent events, the Texas church shooting occurred due to an unknown shooter opened fired during mass on November 5 because they did not approved of Christianity. This event led to the death of 26 people, the event illustrates discrimination against one’s religion. From this it is safe to say that people should accept those different from themselves to an extent that would benefits the society today; however, there are situations where acceptance is not an option due to one’s action causing harm to other.

As I sat in my desk, my thoughts wandered as I listened to my teacher, Mrs. Flunkerflock, talk about the importance of our founding fathers. I thought, not about what my teacher was saying but the class itself. I thought how I actually hated history, but I was good at it, I was good at any subject really. I always tried to do my absolute best. To obtain any information that I possible could so that my parents could be proud of me, especially my dad. I always feared that my dad would never be proud of me like the way that his father was proud of him. I am filled with pressure since I’m technically not his son. I have always thought that he regretted me because I’m not his. That he should have made my mother abort me or give me up for adoption.

Throughout history, atheists transitioned from being the loathed members of society to existing peacefully in society. In Middle Aged Europe any openly, expressed disbelief in the prevalent religion of the day was met with prompt accusations of heresy. The reigning Roman Catholic Church persecuted accused heretics: a persecution that often ended at the grave

In a four year study around the world, Christians were the most discriminated against group, experiencing harassment by the government and society in 168 countries, but they are not the only group that is discriminated against. The genocides in Syria are good examples and show that the people are being killed for what they believe in. These types of prejudices make people feel like they are no better than bugs and make them think that they don't matter in the world. Hitler is also an example of people being killed for their religious beliefs. He killed the Jews just because they were not the same as him and because they were different. This led into World War II and only caused devastation and problems for families and left marks on their lives forever. For some reason we can’t find what we have in common to make us stronger, but we are using are differences to make us weaker and bring us down. We need to stick

Reflecting on the notes of Church History by Dr. Archie Logan, I am in agreement with the persecution of Christians in the early church as well as in the church today. In my opinion, Christians have been harassed constantly for their faith, which leads me to the Book of Psalm 119:86, “All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute we without cause (NIV).” The Christians of the early church (OT) were harassed for asserting God’s truths, commands also adhering to them. There was much suffering endured by the Jews because of their refusal to embrace idolatry. Looking at this ministry in the world today it’s much the same; Christians standing on the Word of God, living holy are the ones who get passed-over, talked about also treated badly due to their faith also those proclaiming the gospel (Logan 1).

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This phrase, originally spoken by Jesus Christ while hanging on the cross, is now a phrase being whispered and shouted by numerous Christians who are being persecuted. These persecutions, once only found sporadically throughout the Middle East, can now be found virtually anywhere in the world. Also, these sporadic persecutions in the Middle East have also turned into what seems like a mass execution of the religion. The persecution of Christians in the Middle East, a persecution much like the Holocaust, has become a problem in a world today as it is exploding into epidemic that is much like a genocide that is being blamed on the Christians

“Christians are being driven from the Middle East in suffering”. With these words, Pope Francis described the religious persecution that Christians in the Middle East are going through. According to reporter Joseph DeCaro of Christian Persecution Magazine, who interviewed a Christian from Iraq, ISIL jihadists “are placing explosives in Christian homes just in case they decide to return”. This is outrageous. One man who came back to his village opened the door to his home and was killed as he entered because it was rigged with booby-traps. These are just of a few of the situations that show that religious persecution is still going on and thriving in the Middle East.

Imagine you're denied basic utilities such as electricity and running water. Then imagine you're fired from your job. Also, imagine being threatened, physically assaulted, imprisoned, and brutally murdered. Now imagine you suffered all these horrific injustices simply because you are a Christian. For many of us in America, it's difficult imagining anyone hated and persecuted to this extent for their Christian faith. Nevertheless, for millions of Christians around the world, everything I've asked you to imagine is part of their everyday struggle to survive. There is no imagination

Christian persecution is a growing epidemic. People are killing Christians because of their religion. Christians need support from other Christians. Christians can help resolve this growing problem of Christian persecution by being informed and taking action. Worldwide Christian persecution is a growing problem causing Christians in more than 60 countries to face a hostile environment, simply for their belief in Christ.

Religion is a very sensitive topic, for many reasons. Since it is so very sensitive, it is often the most targeted. I believe that people are often blinded by many factors and forget why we are the United States of America. People end up persecuted for their faith and maybe even hurt. I stand here saying that religion is faith in which an individual finds comfort and safety; those with opposing views should not criticize, ridicule, or shun others due to a certain faith. In other and simpler terms: strive to religiously tolerant.

All over the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. Whether they are being made fun of, put in jail, or even executed, it is making an impact on our society and violating the human right of freedom of religion. In North Korea, “between fifty thousand and seventy thousand Christians are being held in detention camps” which is haunting to know that innocent people are being tortured and are facing a great amount of suffering just because they are Christian (Christian Post). Christians are a highly targeted religious group for persecution and “approximately one hundred million…are persecuted worldwide, making them one of the most persecuted religious groups in the world” (Open Doors USA). Mainly Christians are being targeted today for persecution; how often is there a news report saying that a Hindu or Buddhist was

whole new idea. He tells His team not to fret, and that He was going off to heaven to get a place ready for them, but He that was sending the Holy Spirit to be alongside them.

The number one dependable person in my life is my mother. My mother Delfond Tucker is funny, caring, hardworking, and a great mother. (My mother had me when she was 17 years old. She was a senior in high school). Although it was a major challenge having a child at that age she still had to do well in school. She still managed to get her work done, graduate high school with a GPA of 3.7, and still made sure that I had food, had clothes to wear, and had someone to change my diapers. My mom is the most dependable person in my life.

A Grandfather is someone that cares for you. Someone that spoils you. They give us great advice and make us want to become better people. They have a great sense of humor and always have stories to tell us. My Grandfather was always there for me and was the greatest Grandpa ever, or so I thought. Everything I thought and was raised up to believe of him was about to change. Believe him and my family, or believe everything my Mother had said about him? Who to believe, if anyone at all.