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Originally Posted by veritas

In the Beginning
From its founding, persecution has been associated with Christianity. The primary symbol of Christians, the cross, is taken from the wooden frame that Jesus Christ was crucified on by the Romans. Shortly after Christ's crucifixion, his followers, taking the name 'Christians,' were persecuted by Jewish religious authorities and Roman magistrates and emperors. Even though many Christians today enjoy greater religious freedom in many countries, Christian persecution remains a fact of life in certain places in the world.

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