Three Benefits of Suffering for Christians
Have you ever thought what it would be like to suffer as a Christian in America? Many media stories invoke fear into the hearts of conservative evangelicals. The implementation of gender neutral bathrooms, the seemingly unchristian moral qualities of politicians running for office, the apparent hostility of colleges toward Christian thought, and the decline in church attendance all spell doom for Christians. “This is a sure sign of the End,” many Christians are saying. Other Christians are more optimistic. They do not see the LGBT community as threatening. They like the “Tell is like it is” demeanor of some leaders. They do not view church attendance as necessary but feel instead that, now more than ever, people are open to spirituality. Whichever side you lean on, suppose for a moment that there will come a time where Christians will be persecuted in America the same way believers are persecuted in anti-Christian countries today? What would you do if you were put in jail or