This week we celebrate Christmas. For many of us it is a time of peace and joy, a time for reflection, and a time of sharing with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many across the world, it is also a time of persecution, of violence, and hate. Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world today, across every continent, race, and nation.

Why should a religion that seeks only peace and brotherhood among all peoples be so maligned and reviled? There are many answers.