Bishop Barron’s New Book on Persecution Against Christians

The violent killing and persecution of Christians the world over puts a crucial question to every one of us: What do their deaths demand? In this week's Word on Fire Show, Matthew Petrusek and I confront the dire reality of Christian persecution—why it happens, how widespread it is, and what we must do in response. In addition, a listener asks: Should we present the crucifixion more positively? 00:00 | Introduction 01:38 | The final meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission 02:51 | Why this book, and why now? 05:16 | Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s foreword 06:46 | Aid to the Church in Need 07:47 | Why Christian persecution is largely ignored 09:00 | Part 1: The Most Persecuted Religion 15:36 | Part 2: Why the Persecution of Christians? 22:41 | The fundamental quandary 25:09 | Part 3: So What Can We Do? 32:09 | Listener question: Should we present the crucifixion more positively? 34:38 | Join the Word on Fire Institute