I know. I think this should be a wake-up call to all Americans , especially Christians, to start thinking about what we would do in this situation. We probably should be discussing with our families what we ought to do if we find ourselves in this spot. My husband says he expects me to do whatever I have to in order to be freed. But in reality, I could convert and still end up beheaded, so do I want to face God like that, or have my children remember me denying God with my final breath? I really hate that we have to worry about these things, but millions of other Christians do every day. God never promised us that it would be easy, only that He would be with us throughout our ordeals.
"I think this should be a wake-up call to all Americans, especially Christians, to start thinking about what we would do in this situation."
I have a better idea. Let's put all of our energy into fighting back against those who would place us in such a situation in the first place. Instead of being on the defensive, let's be on the offense...for our sake and the sake of our children!
A man named Saul, persecuted Christians, until he met with the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ. (See the Book of Acts, New Testament.)
Then, as Paul, he spread the Word throughout the known world. Most of the New Testament was written by Paul, to help other Christians to persevere their own spiritual trials.
He became the persecuted, was jailed several times, and died in prison, for his Faith. "... If we died with Him, we will also live with Him." II Timothy 2:11.
The time will come when we all are tested. I'm not a scholar, just a brother hoping that we all can pass this final exam.