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Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law.

Persecutions are inevitable as a Christian. We are not greater than our Master, Jesus Christ, in whose Holy Spirit we gain strength to endure.

Religious persecution may shield itself under the guise of a mistaken and over-zealous piety.

Religion which requires persecution to sustain, it is of the devil's propagation.

To show a 'well-founded fear of persecution', an alien need not prove that it is more likely than not that he or she will be persecuted in his or her home country.

All societies wrestle with the scourge of prejudice, but validating that prejudice in statute makes a virtue of oppression.

I think if you come from a history of persecution you have to develop a sense of humour.

Jewish persecution is a historical memory of the present generation and people fear it in the present day, and that's why those references are so much more powerful. I just understand that better now.

Persecution of Christians is growing around the world, and Congress needs to pay more attention to it.

Once you attempt legislation upon religious grounds, you open the way for every kind of intolerance and religious persecution.