Silent Prayer: Judge has determined a man is guilty of a crime for praying in silence.

[JLB]

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 2 Timothy 3:1-4

 

[JLB]

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

 

[RandyK]

I'm seeing a lot of sick rulings from judges who like men in any profession can insert their own agenda into their job. We may think a car mechanic is more likely to take a shortcut fixing your car than a doctor, who is fixing you!

But in reality, doctors are just glorified human mechanics who are trying to make money and suffer from the same frailties of men in any occupation. Judges are no different. They can be politicized or "bought off" by money, relationships, or fear.

There is a lot of hate for Christianity right now in former Christian societies where many are enjoying the turn to the Left, socially and politically. I'm not surprised that Christian persecution is increasing in places where it used to be rare.