It is super-important to godless tyrants that Christians understand: “Religious persecution is NEVER unlawful.”

Throughout history Christians have been jailed, flogged, and martyred because they broke the law, not because they were Christians. Remember, the Romans LEGALLY fed criminals (who were coincidentally Christians) to the lions. As their flesh was torn from their bones, thoughtful believers could cry out, “They told us there is no God but Caesar! We’ve brought this on ourselves!”

Godless tyrants are wicked, not stupid. They know better than to go on television with blood dripping from their fangs. They stay in the shadows and whisper lies to gullible Christians. “You can’t meet together on Sunday because it’s not safe!”

Presto! Christians are now breaking the law by practicing their religion. If you gather at more than 15% capacity, you might as well round up some kids and look for a nearby volcano.

BUT I DON’T WANT TO MISLEAD ANYONE!!!!

You ARE NOT ARRESTED FOR GOING TO CHURCH.

You are ARRESTED FOR BREAKING THE LAW WHEN IT IS ILLEGAL TO GO TO CHURCH.

Now that we’re clear. You’re a useful idiot, doing the bidding of wicked tyrants, when you try to convince me that I’m the one being misleading.

Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by evil spirits, and all of them were healed.

Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

– Acts 5:17