When we cry persecution at the sight of a “happy holidays” sign or hearing the words from someone they encounter, we diminish the suffering that other believers endure because of their faith. Just last month, The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) reported that possibly a dozen Syrian Christian missionaries were beheaded and crucified, and that the women were publicly gang-raped by ISIS members. It Diminishes the True Nature of PersecutionĪs we know from recent news reports, ISIS has slaughtered countless believers around the world for their faith in Jesus Christ. In malls across America, store clerks wish customers a “happy holiday” and in some places, Christmas trees are now referred to as holiday trees.Ĭhristians with platforms urge other believers to take a stand-to defend the sanctity of Christmas.Īnd a few have even suggested that being wished 'happy holidays' is a form of persecution.Īs we head into the Christmas season, here are some things Christians should consider before fretting about the 'War on Christmas' or complaining when wished 'happy holidays' by the mall worker. Every year Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, blog posts, newspaper articles and television news reports are teeming with stories about (mostly) Christians decrying the 'War on Christmas.'

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