Christianity - Persecution

‘If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together’ Corinthians 12:26

sense of community brought closer through persecution, strengthening

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” Romans 12:21

the importance of kindness rather than hate

‘If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also’ Matthew 5:39

when faced with adversity, Christians are still encouraged to show love

‘the blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church’ Tertullian

the Church grows because of persecution, because people witness the calm assurance and hope of eternal life that Christians have

“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it’ I Corinthians 12:26

Paul likens members of the Church to different parts of the body