Religious Persecution and Freedom: STRUGGLES FOR FAITH ACROSS HISTORY (From Rome to modern day)

By CHARLES C. CARL

RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION AND FREEDOM
Struggles for Faith Across History
(From Rome to Modern Day)

Across the centuries, faith has often come at a price. Religious Persecution and Freedom traces the long and complex story of humanity's struggle to believe, worship, and live according to conscience. From the early Christian martyrs under the Roman Empire to the Inquisition, the Reformation, and the battles for religious liberty in the modern age, this book explores how societies have alternated between suppressing and defending the right to faith.

Readers will learn how different religions-Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and others-have faced persecution or served as persecutors at different times in history. The book examines the political, cultural, and theological motivations behind intolerance, from state control of religion to fears of heresy and social division. It also highlights the courage of individuals and movements who fought for freedom of belief, shaping the principles of tolerance and human rights that many societies value today.

Written in clear, objective language, Religious Persecution and Freedom invites readers to reflect on the ongoing tension between faith and power. It discusses how modern challenges-such as nationalism, extremism, and discrimination-continue to threaten religious minorities, even as international laws and organizations work to protect them.

Ideal for students, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and human rights, this book provides a powerful look at how the fight for freedom of faith has defined civilizations-and why it remains one of the most vital struggles in the world today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FXLMZ9RJ
• ISBN13: 9798271304385
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"