Persecution also breeds stronger churches in that only real, dedicated Christians will remain.
We should not fear those who only threaten our body, but we should fear him who threatens our souls.
“....While I abhor Christian persecution, The church’s greatest growth periods are usually during periods of intense persecution....”
I get the impression that it is growing fastest in China, to the consternation of the Communist Party.
If we humans are to survive as a species, without blowing ourselves up, China will have to Christianize.