[JMJ333]

That is an outstanding post. You are correct in your analysis. I posted this on another thread and it is very much worth the read. Cardinal Newman takes us to task, and gives an insight on how the early Christian martyrs had it. Very sobering. On martyrdom

[Desdemona]

It's hard to believe sometimes that people survive this kind of persecution. We have it so good and so many people just don't appreciate it.

Lord, please, have mercy on us.