I think we can all agree that *some* Christians have been and are persecuted.
I think we can also agree that *some* Christians have persecuted others, even in current times.
I think we can also agree that being the persecutors or the persecutees is not limited to Christians.
I *hope* we can agree that persecution of anyone *just because of the religion they choose, including those who do not practice any religion* is wrong, wrong, wrong, and will not get humanity to where I think we want to be.

But then, I am an idealist. And even idealists have been persecuted. So later today, I am going to the 2011 Getaway, where I plan to discuss and experience music, and not religion.

Saul