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Before Diocletian, Christians in Rome mostly lived without fear of government attack. They experienced a time called 'the little peace of the Church.'
Diocletian's edicts led to a serious crackdown on Christians, starting with public office removals and destroying churches. He aimed to get rid of Christianity but ended up fueling more violence.
The actions of a soldier named Marcellus sparked significant persecution, but many historians think it was part of a larger struggle between old Roman beliefs and the growing Christian faith.

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

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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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.

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.

Christians were initially considered a Jewish sect, but later separated themselves, leading to challenges and persecution
Romans viewed Christians as a new religious sect, treated them as heretics, and saw their beliefs as a threat to the state
The Roman persecution of Christians highlights the clash of new religions with established orders, offering insights for building fantasy worlds