Things have changed a bit in the past 2000 years. For example, we have tasty tasty soda, but sadly, togas are no longer in fashion.
I don't really see being insulted as being the same as being persecuted. It's just part of what happens when a religion defines the powerful majority. The folks in power get more screentime because they're doing powerful things. Also, it's a very American thing to dislike the powerful and root for the underdog, and when you're part of the majority, you can still try to believe you're the underdog.
Things that are religious persecution: Being unable to practice your religion Being afraid to reveal your religious affiliation Being denied job or social opportunities due to your religion Having no public places to practice your religion Not receiving the same governmental benefits other religions do Not having your religion recognized as a religion Not having people of your religion represented proportionally in your government
Things that probably aren't religious persecution: Being criticized Having representatives of your religion criticized Having corruption and scandals in your religion revealed Being forced to remove your display of the 10 Commandments from a public space :D
Things that are the complete polar opposite of religious persecution: Having the vast vast (vast) majority of governmental representatives be the same religion as you Having references to your religion in national governmental documents Having your religion's main holiday be the only national religious holiday
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Date: 2007-08-07 11:11 pm (UTC)I don't really see being insulted as being the same as being persecuted. It's just part of what happens when a religion defines the powerful majority. The folks in power get more screentime because they're doing powerful things. Also, it's a very American thing to dislike the powerful and root for the underdog, and when you're part of the majority, you can still try to believe you're the underdog.
Things that are religious persecution:
Being unable to practice your religion
Being afraid to reveal your religious affiliation
Being denied job or social opportunities due to your religion
Having no public places to practice your religion
Not receiving the same governmental benefits other religions do
Not having your religion recognized as a religion
Not having people of your religion represented proportionally in your government
Things that probably aren't religious persecution:
Being criticized
Having representatives of your religion criticized
Having corruption and scandals in your religion revealed
Being forced to remove your display of the 10 Commandments from a public space :D
Things that are the complete polar opposite of religious persecution:
Having the vast vast (vast) majority of governmental representatives be the same religion as you
Having references to your religion in national governmental documents
Having your religion's main holiday be the only national religious holiday