[StAthanasiustheGreat]

They SHALL NOT Pass. Maybe I am alone in my sentiment, but I think persecution would only strengthen The Faith. Prior to A.D. 312, The Chuch produced some of its greatest theologians, doctors, apologists, bishops, and martyrs, their example and witness to the Light of Christ has really inspired generations, maybe we need that new generation of the above to inspire and witness to the Light of Christ for a new evangelization of the world.

[StAthanasiustheGreat]

Defenders of the Faith Ping List!! (Torquemada was already taken) Anyway, this is just a test to see if it works, if you want on, let me know, if you want off let me know, this makes my life easier now.

God Bless

[dangus]

I was referring to the very Gandalf-like "photo" of the Pope (whom I've always thought probably would see more Frodo in himself, if he has read Lord of the Rings.)

Persecution tests the faith of Christians, but it is nothing to be hoped for. We are to strive to bring justice to this world, and persecution is injustice in itself, and in the United States, a terrible sign of the spread of injustice in general, and in a democracy, a terrible obstacle to Christians establishing justice for others. (Not that Christ does not work through all things! If persecution does happen, then Christ will be working through it!)