197 The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seeds of the Church?

197 The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seeds of the Church?

Uncensored Unprofessor
Spirituality

A common adage, "the church always does better when she's persecuted," stems from Tertullian, "the blood of the martyrs is the seeds of the church." Yet, if we study history is that even true? Was that true under the Romans? Under Muslims? Under Soviet Marxists? And then, why? Why do I care? Or why do I prefer to say to those in favor of Christian suffering, "you first!"?

198 Atlas Crushed—When do You have too much Compassion?

198 Atlas Crushed—When do You have too much Compassion?
196 Thou Shalt Not Judge, Not (2) Discernment in a B.S. era

196 Thou Shalt Not Judge, Not (2) Discernment in a B.S. era