I think I see what you’re saying. I think we are in agreement.
I do believe though, it has to go beyond ethics. In the end, our behavior isn’t salvific—we are in need of Christ.
As far as a “Christian” society, I think ethical behavior is appropriate, yet that won’t matter in eternity.
Of course if the plan is for Christians to be persecuted, then that's what's got to happen. Praise be to the Lord.