https://www.mnnonline.org/news/how-should-christians-respond-to-persecution-global-ministry-weighs-in/
"One in seven Christians live under high levels of persecution, according to a report by International Christian Concern. That is 380 million people.
Nettleton says that religious freedom matters, but the body of Christ’s first response to persecution should be walking alongside the family of God in prayer, not politics. Advocating for government change cannot be the end for Christians.
“The first priority I think should be spiritual action, and that starts with prayer,” Nettleton says. .."