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Persecution is persistent mistreatment of an individual or group by another group. The most common forms are religious persecution, ethnic persecution, and political persecution, though there is naturally some overlap between these terms.
The most common scenario is a majority group persecuting a minority group, since the reverse is usually impractical, although Apartheid in South Africa is considered an exception. Majority groups, however, can inspire resentment where they are locally a minority and find themselves persecuted; persons of an ethnic majority who venture within a large minority neighborhood may experience or perceive a hostility towards them. See reverse discrimination.
Causes
There are various possible origins of persecutory behavior. For instance, a movement which is publicly or implicitly identified with a minority group — such as a religion, a genetic heritage, a region, or other traditional distinction — might be successful enough to disrupt the status quo or become associated with violent acts. A reflective persecutory movement might then arise within the majority, not necessarily distinguishing between those who are and are not part of the movement. This persecution might in turn radicalize the minority group, resulting in a feedback cycle. More on [ Persecution ]
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@Jew4palestine I'll ask my Dad for some names - Barnett is a "recent" acquisition, most Brit Jews changed name to avoid persecution
jerrybarnett (Jerry Barnett) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:33:10 -0000
@Jew4palestine I'll ask my Dad for some names - Barnett is a "recent" acquisition, most Brit Jews changed name to avoid persecution
How the GOP Can Be the Party of Gays: As we approach 2010, it is enormously disturbing that the persecution of gays... http://bit.ly/6FGlPR
Race42008 (Race42008) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:20:53 -0000
How the GOP Can Be the Party of Gays: As we approach 2010, it is enormously disturbing that the persecution of gays... http://bit.ly/6FGlPR
#lepoint http://www.lepoint.fr/tiny/1-402675 Persécution
DurasMarguerite (Roxane) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:19:31 -0000
#lepoint http://www.lepoint.fr/tiny/1-402675 Persécution
Other religions flee to America from persecution by #Islam. http://bit.ly/18zqQa #FBO
4evercon (Chris Olt) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:01:48 -0000
Other religions flee to America from persecution by #Islam. http://bit.ly/18zqQa #FBO
Watching some trailers, can't wait to see "Avatar" and "Persecution" with Romain Duris and Charlotte Gainsbourg from Patrice Chéreau
lauryb77 (laurence biscarini) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:35:27 -0000
Watching some trailers, can't wait to see "Avatar" and "Persecution" with Romain Duris and Charlotte Gainsbourg from Patrice Chéreau
STOP THE PERSECUTION OF 7 IRANIAN BAHA’IS IN IRAN NOW ■PLEASE HELP NOW ■VISIT http://www.stoppersecutionnow.org/ AND SIGN THE PETITION
eternalflex (Bremmande Mönccolme) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:25:02 -0000
STOP THE PERSECUTION OF 7 IRANIAN BAHA’IS IN IRAN NOW ■PLEASE HELP NOW ■VISIT http://www.stoppersecutionnow.org/ AND SIGN THE PETITION
Christian Monitor - Christian Monitor provides resources and information on Christian persecution and the suffering Church. It encourages Christians to pray for persecuted and suffering Christians, for the persecuted Church and the modern Martyrs who daily die for the gospel of Christ.
Meta Description: [ Resources and information on Christian persecution and the suffering Church. A call to prayer for persecuted and suffering Christians, for the persecuted Church and the Modern Martyrs who daily die for the Gospel of Christ. ]
Christian Persecution Info - Worldwide stories of Christian oppression.
Meta Description: [ Christian Persecution Info is a Christian news journal that covers to the broadest degree Christian persecution that is running rampant throughout the world. The coverage of Christian persecution news at Christian persecution info is unabashed in detailing the events occurring throughout the wor... ]
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Christian Solidarity International - News and testimonies from victims of religious repression and disaster around the world. Find out how you can help suffering Christians around the world.
Meta Description: [ Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is a Christian human rights organisation for religious liberty helping victims of religious repression, victimised children and victims of disaster. ]
Christian Solidarity Worldwide - Works for the liberty of persecuted Christians and oppressed children throughout the world. Current projects, resources and news articles.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide - A Voice for the Voiceless seeking to demonstrate solidarity with the suffering and persecuted Church worldwide. CSW raises awareness within the UK and European Church body and carries out advocacy work at the Westminster and in the European Union Institutions along with our work at the UN
Meta Description: [ Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is a human rights organisation specialising in religious freedom. CSW works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs and promotes religious liberty for all. ]
Concern Newsletter - Christian persecution news from around the world. Concern is the official newsletter of International Christian Concern, a human rights organization.
Meta Description: [ Christian persecution news from around the world. CONCERN is the official newsletter of International Christian Concern, a human rights organization. ]
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Courageous Love for Christ - Reports on the persecution of Christians worldwide and what can be done to stop it. Contains pictures and stories.
Forum 18 - A Christian e-mail and web intitaive to defend the freedom of all people, regardless of their religious affiliation.
Frontline Fellowship - First hand reports from the mission fields of Africa and eye witness testimonies and research on the persecution of Christians in Muslim and Communist countries.
Meta Description: [ The FRONTLINE FELLOWSHIP shall exist to further the cause of world evangelisation by missionary outreach to resistant or neglected areas and groups in Southern Africa. ]
In Jesus Name Ministries - News of persecution around the world. Opportunities to prayfully and finacially help the persecuted churches around the world.
In Touch Mission International - An evangelistic ministry serving the persecuted church and individuals in restricted access countries throughout Eastern Europe and Africa. Site includes project descriptions, articles, reports, and resources.
Meta Description: [ In touch mission international is an evangelical Christian mission serving the persecuted church and bringing the gospel and relief to precious souls in restricted access countries. ]
Indian Christians - A collection of brief news items from various sources.
International Christian Concern--ICC--Christian Persecution, HumanRights, Religious Liberty, P - International Christian Concern (ICC) is a human rights organization for religious freedom and for assisting Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination.
Meta Description: [ International Christian Concern provides assistance, advocacy, & awareness for the persecuted suffering Christian Church in China, Sudan, Middle East, North Korea, Vietnam, Saudia Arabia, India, Pakistan, Cuba, ]
International Persecution of Christians - Index of sites documenting brutal persecution of Christians by tyrannical regimes, especially China, Pakistan and many Arab nations.
Meta Description: [ Index of sites documenting brutal persecution of Christians by tyrannical regimes, especially China, Pakistan, and many Arab nations. ]
Keston Institute - Monitors freedom of religion and researches religious affairs in communist and post-communist countries.
Link International - Resources and activities for kids to learn about the persecuted church.
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Mission Without Borders International - Christian humanitarian organization serving people physically, emotionally and spiritually throughout Eastern Europe.
Meta Description: [ Christian humanitarian organization serving people physically, emotionally and spiritually throughout Eastern Europe ]
Open Doors with Brother Andrew - News, information, and strategy to help serve the suffering church worldwide.
Meta Description: [ Open Doors USA - serving persecuted Christians worldwide ]
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Petiton for Christian Persecution - Articles on specific countries' Christian persecution, including minor offenses and obscure persecutions.
Meta Description: [ Authentic Christianity puts Jesus Christ first. JesusJournal.com is about exactly that! Christian Directory, News, Relationships, More! ]
Pray for Persecuted Believers - Article exhorting us to pray for believers facing persecution.
Reaching out to individual cases of persecution - Carelinks ministries aims to reach out to individuals and their families who have been persecuted as a result of their conversion to Christ. We operate especially in the Moslem world but also in Eastern Europe. We also minister to alcoholics.
Meta Description: [ Carelinks.net is the official website of Carelinks Christadelphian Ministries. Here you can see reports on Carelinks mission and Carelinks welfare work, and latest Carelinks news about those suffering persecution from Islam. There is also information for Christian alcoholics and online multilingu... ]
Release International - Release International is an holistic ministry that identifies with and supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith. With prayer requests, resources and other ways you can help the persecuted church.
Stand Today - International campaign to alert the Church to the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide. Site is attempting to recruit one million volunteers to sign up to pray for persecuted believers and act in their behalf.
Meta Description: [ Stand Today equips Christians worldwide to take a stand with the persecuted church through prayer and advocacy. ]
Strategic World Impact - Ministry that reaches people in areas of persecution, disaster and war with the gospel. Contains photos, resources, details of the current magazine and facility to make donations.
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Visions of Glory - Christian inspirational webcasts with a section on persecution news.
Voice of the Martyrs, The - Ministry focused on Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs around the world. Site features a biography of Richard Wurmbrand, a Christian speaker who spent fourteen years imprisoned and tortured in a Communist prison.
Meta Description: [ The Voice of the Martyrs Canada exists to serve the Persecuted Church. Our goal is to be the most effective and reliable source of news, information and support of persecuted Christians around the world. ]
Voice of the Martyrs, USA - A non-profit, interdenominational organization with a vision for aiding Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.
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