Spot on. The Christian Right’s persecution complex is one of the most baffling contradictions out there. As you pointed out, real persecution exists—Christians being imprisoned or killed for their faith in places like North Korea and Somalia. Meanwhile, in the U.S., “persecution” means losing tax exemptions or facing pushback for imposing beliefs on others.

The FRC’s stats are especially telling—counting random vandalism and sign removals as attacks on Christianity just fuels the false narrative. And that narrative isn’t just whiny; it’s dangerous. It feeds a militant mindset that’s more about control than faith. Jesus never promised power—he promised suffering. Big difference.