I think that this is an interesting point of view. You use a lot of great sources to back up your arguments and you point out a big problem that doesn’t get a lot of attention, except when it comes to big terrorist groups such as ISIS. However, I think we also need to discuss the oppression of other religions. Christianity is the biggest religion in the world. If we look specifically to the United States and the rhetoric that is pretty normal right now muslims are blamed for all the problems in our country. If we look to Nazi Germany Jewish people were blamed for their problems. Although we never point it out, all of the large genocides and wars we fight are in the name of religion- usually Christianity. Perhaps a conversation about religion in general and oppression on different groups of people. Why is a certain religious background or none at all used to look down upon other people? From what I can see the common denominator is religion. Looking to most oppressions, we only see and talk about the ones that happen on a massive scale, such as genocide, so it’s interesting that you pointed out this problem. Very intriguing and thought provoking, nice post.

Dear Blake

I am interested in your post because you did list some very important facts from these sources. This has become a very important issue in our world today, not just back then when Hitler was alive. For example, when ISIS attacked Paris, it was sad to hear that many families and lives were taken, so I see how your post can benefit almost everyone.

You use a lot of great sources to back up your arguments and you point out a big problem that doesn’t get a lot of attention, except when it comes to big terrorist groups such as ISIS. However, I think we also need to discuss the oppression of other religions. Christianity is the biggest religion in the world.

I can relate to this as I’ve grown up in a neighborhood that isn’t exactly kind to my faith. Although I never went through extremes, I was excluded from things as a kid and never was a part of neighborhood activities growing up. Being proud of your faith isnt easy, especially when it goes against the majority.

It’s not quite true that there are “many places” in which Christians are persecuted. In fact, Christians are persecuted less frequently than any religion on Earth.

Hi Blake! If you could leave some definite examples of christian persecution, that would be great. Also, you could compare christian persecution to persecutions of Jews and Muslims. You should also show how much persecution has increased, as you claim it in the title, and sadly, provide only a nice allegory to back it up.

I think this piece is a good stepping stone, however I think it would benefit for more specific examples i.e specific places where Christian executions are demonstrated. While I understand this concern, and share it as well as your faith, I think this piece just needs a little bit more support. Also comparison with other persecutions from other religions could support this, and maybe describe why else they are getting persecuted other than just having faith in Jesus Christ, like openly worshiping.

Specific examples of this persecution should be included in the future but I do think that being a religious person in any religion can sometimes be dangerous. I think it is most important to remain open minded on all fronts so that humans do face any kind of persecution for any reason in the future.

Religious persecution is a serious problem. It needs to be addressed more formally and taken seriously. It is hard to be open about my faith at many times and I wish it wasn’t always this way.

You would think that since we are a Christian dominated nation we would hear about this issue more on the media, it is interesting that we don’t. I would give more specific examples to prove your point, but good thesis.

Hey Blake,
I enjoyed reading your post. I havnt heard much a about this topic, but I have heard some. I think your topic is really important. Have you found some specific examples to use? I can tell this topic is really important to you and I can’t wait to see your final piece!
Good work!

Blake, I like your idea. However, maybe instead of focusing solely on how your own religion is persecuted, perhaps you could also include how your religion persecutes others? I feel that religious pressures on different faiths is prevelant in all sectors. If you talked about both sides, and perhaps proposed a solution to both issues, your paper will have a stronger holding in that it loses a lot of its bias and becomes more neutral and can be applied to many things. Nice idea though!