People do get persecuted for their beliefs on a lot of issues. That's a historical fact. What you avow believing whether it be religious, political, or something else, it's a sure bet that many will disagree with you. And some people cannot handle disagreement and will turn to abuse, harassment, and even threats of violence against those who hold views they cannot tolerate.
Of course, two groups that have alleged persecution from believers and atheists are atheists and Christians! Christians cite what dictators like Stalin have done to them as evidence for the persecution they've endured, and many atheists cite individual Christians as their persecutors. So who is being persecuted?
Based on my own personal experiences as a Christian and later as an atheist, both groups have been persecutors and the persecuted. Atheists mocked my Christian beliefs and practices, and Christians have attacked me for even suggesting my lack of faith.
And who are the worse persecutors? I sincerely think that atheists are. They really go for the jugular!
Of course, two groups that have alleged persecution from believers and atheists are atheists and Christians! Christians cite what dictators like Stalin have done to them as evidence for the persecution they've endured, and many atheists cite individual Christians as their persecutors. So who is being persecuted?
Based on my own personal experiences as a Christian and later as an atheist, both groups have been persecutors and the persecuted. Atheists mocked my Christian beliefs and practices, and Christians have attacked me for even suggesting my lack of faith.
And who are the worse persecutors? I sincerely think that atheists are. They really go for the jugular!