Father Dwight Longenecker: The Path to Persecution

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By Father Dwight Longenecker, The Stream, January 30, 2023

Fr. Dwight Longenecker works as a Catholic priest in South Carolina. He is the author of Immortal Combat and Beheading Hydra-A Radical Plan for Christians in an Atheistic Age.

 

In the present culture wars it has become a regular practice among the armies of the politically correct to vilify those who defend historic Christianity. We are blamed for being exclusive, homophobic, racist transphobes.

If we attempt to disagree politely and encourage rational argument, we are blamed for being white supremacists because being calm and rational is “white.” The irony of this name-calling bullying is that it comes from folks who hate bullying and whine constantly about being victims.

It is always cowardly and immature to play the victim card, but at the same time we should be aware of the path to persecution. It follows a clear, historical pattern.  …

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