QUOTE : I’m afraid if the persecution we face here ever comes to America, it will be extremely difficult for those who diligently strive to suck the marrow out of life by achieving all they can before this life is over, to accept being persecuted for their faith as coming from God. “I’ll even say Doctor Sproul’s words probably wouldn’t be too well received by this particular group of churchgoers. But to those of us who suffer for our faith, it makes perfect sense.