Word of the Day
August 27, 2021
Persecution
The systematic mistreatment of an individual or group by another individual or group, especially because of their religious beliefs, ethnic origin, or political views.
From Latin 'persecutio' (pursuit, persecution), derived from 'persequi' (to follow persistently, pursue), from 'per-' (through) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Usage Examples
- Christians in Afghanistan face severe persecution under Taliban rule, with believers executed for possessing Bible apps on their phones.
- The history of religious persecution demonstrates that freedom of conscience must be actively defended.
- Persecution of minority faiths reveals the true character of any regime's commitment to human rights.
From the Show
The reality of Christian persecution dominated the August 27th discussion as Mateen Elass detailed Taliban atrocities against believers, including the execution of an underground church congregation in Kabul.