Which Of The Prophets Did Your Fathers Not Persecute?

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It is common knowledge that one should never want to discuss religion and politics to break the ice or start a discussion. Robbins (1996) defines the word “ethnocentrism” which refers to constructing interpretation on the values of one’s own world view. Ethnocentrism can sometimes end with a subtle argument or be detrimental, which can lead to death. For example, consider Stephens words in Acts 7:51- 53. New Kings James Version, You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit as your fathers did, so do you. (52) Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have become the betrayer and murderers, (53) …. After, the

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