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# Beatitudes: “Persecuted for His Name” - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture
- URL: https://mereorthodoxy.com/132762-2/
- Published: 2021-08-03T05:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-18T15:34:45.000Z
- Description: Have you ever wondered if Christian persecution really happens in America? Are you confused about how to respond when you are persecuted for your faith? In this episode, Alastair, Derek, and Matt finish their series of discussions on the Beatitudes. […]
- Author: Mere Orthodoxy
- Tags: Matthew Lee Anderson

Have you ever wondered if Christian persecution really happens in America? Are you confused about how to respond when you are persecuted for your faith? In this episode, Alastair, Derek, and Matt finish their series of discussions on the Beatitudes. If you’ll recall, in the last episode, there was some disagreement as to whether being persecuted for righteousness’ sake and being persecuted for Jesus’ name’s sake are one beatitude or two. Can the guys come to an agreement? Find out in this exciting conclusion!

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**Timestamps:**

[Book of the Month](https://lexhampress.com/merefidelity?ref=mereorthodoxy.com) and [Dante Project](https://100daysofdante.com/?ref=mereorthodoxy.com) \[0:00\]

The Final Beatitude? \[2:23\]

The Scandal of Christ \[5:55\]

What counts as real persecution? \[20:23\]

How to React to Persecution \[31:51\]

The Beatitudes aren’t about us. \[43:01\]

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