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Christians are not being persecuted in America
There are unique dynamics affecting people in the US, such as job loss for crossing ideological lines
Be aware of indirect social pressures that affect a wide swath of the population

Stand with Israel against genocide, especially when started by terrorist groups like Hamas.
Recognize the global persecution of Christians and Jews, particularly in Muslim-majority countries.
Understand the importance of reasserting Western values and standing together against terrorism and extremism.

Banks are taking political stands by denying services based on ideologies
Customers with differing political views may face financial setbacks or exclusion from society
The politicization of banking could lead to citizens losing economic rights and living in a conformist society

Girard's mimetic theory explains how people copy desires from others, leading to a cycle of scapegoating in communities.
The Christian story transformed how societies perceive innocence and persecution, changing the axis of rulership from strong vs. weak to good vs. evil.
Girard's concept of the antichrist warns of a corruption of Christian teachings, leading to persecution disguised as defense of victims.

The Lost Scientists of World War II by Sir David Clary recounts stories of scholars from various fields who faced tragedy and miraculous survival during the war.
The stories include Jewish scholars and exceptions like physicist Alfred Lustig, highlighting the fragility of individual fates and the difficulties faced by scholars at risk.
Organizing help for scientists facing war and persecution is crucial, as seen in initiatives like RASA's mentorship program for displaced scientists.

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During the Great Terror of 1936-1938, Poles, Latvians, Finns, and Germans were disproportionately arrested and executed in the USSR.
From 1940-1949, Germans, Chechens, and other nationalities were targeted for near total internal deportation, not Jews.
Jews in the 1940s were not subject to mass deportations like other ethnic groups, and rumors of a pending Jewish deportation have no archival evidence.