For some reason there are “Christians and conservatives” who exist simply to have a persecution complex. The juror who stepped down from the rittenhouse trial over what essentially boiled down to him believing in the constitution is a perfect example of this. It’s also why leftists lash out in glee, for there are plenty of self flagellating faggots on the right that bend over and say harder daddy.
Consider the history of martyrdom. How the Bible is read to tell people to rejoice in being persecuted, reviled and hated. It can give the idea that being outspoken and completely transparent about yourself and your faith is the way to go. As it is, it's not really clear when discretion would be applied.
For some reason there are “Christians and conservatives” who exist simply to have a persecution complex. The juror who stepped down from the rittenhouse trial over what essentially boiled down to him believing in the constitution is a perfect example of this. It’s also why leftists lash out in glee, for there are plenty of self flagellating faggots on the right that bend over and say harder daddy.
Consider the history of martyrdom. How the Bible is read to tell people to rejoice in being persecuted, reviled and hated. It can give the idea that being outspoken and completely transparent about yourself and your faith is the way to go. As it is, it's not really clear when discretion would be applied.
It depends on the individual and the individual circumstances. There can't be a single edict for all: each person makes each case brand new.
As a somewhat general rule: if you have family that depends on you, they come before world-changing martyrdom. If you're alone, go for it.