Religious Persecution
Abused for Their Religion
Religious persecution is the systematic mistreatment of an individual or group of individuals as a response to their religious beliefs or affiliations or lack thereof.
Why Does it happen?
Religious persecution happens due to the bigotry of the majority religion members and their fear that the members of the persecuted religion form a threat to society.
Forms of Persecution
Religious persecution is carried out in many ways, including confiscation or destruction of property, incitement to hate, arrest, imprisonment, beatings, torture, and execution.
Persecuted Groups
Just a few of the manu groups persecuted for their religion include monotheists, atheists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Samaritans, Muslims, Sikhs, Baha’is, Buddhists, and Serers.
Consequences of Persecution
Religious persecution can lead to war, rebellion, genocide, and the loss of wisdom and cultural diversity important to the healthy progress of society.
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