Religious Persecution

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.

Religious persecution is carried out in many ways, including confiscation or destruction of property, incitement to hate, arrest, imprisonment, beatings, torture, and execution.

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.

Religious persecution can lead to war, rebellion, genocide, and the loss of wisdom and cultural diversity important to the healthy progress of society.