[redgolum]

The only question is where we can go after both parties have rejected us.

Back to God. We have put our trust to much in Princes, and not in Christ.

And, I fear, we will soon be going into the catacombs.

[Kevmo]

Back to God. We have put our trust to much in Princes, and not in Christ. And, I fear, we will soon be going into the catacombs.
***Well said. But my fear is that this time around there will be no real good catacombs to hide in. The beast will be "given power to wage war against the saints."

rev 13:10 If anyone is to go into captivity,
into captivity he will go.
If anyone is to be killed[c] with the sword,
with the sword he will be killed. This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of the saints. .... all who refused to worship the image to be killed. 16He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name.

[right-wingin_It]

And, I fear, we will soon be going into the catacombs.

And many destined for martyrdom again. But you know, I think that's when the church is at it's best anyways.