All my knowledge here is being taken straight from scripture, as I've only been following Jesus for under 3 years, but I agree with you 100% BigC! Being true followers of Jesus we need to expect to be persecuted (1 Peter 3:13-15) and it has been ramping up more and more. My family, continue to carry His name with pride, stand up for what we believe in, and don't ever give in to anything that is against His Word, but also remember to love and pray for those that are against us (Matthew 5:44).
Verses I reference:
1 Peter 3:13-15 NKJV - "13 Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. 15 Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."
Matthew 5:44 NKJV - "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."