ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Coming Persecutions

Alright kiddo, so if you've ever done something that someone else didn't like or agree with, they might have treated you unfairly or poorly because of it. This is kind of like what's called a "persecution", which basically means that someone is getting bullied, mistreated, or discriminated against because of who they are or what they believe in.

Now, unfortunately, some people have been going through persecutions for a long time - this can happen for all sorts of reasons, like their race or ethnicity, their religion, or even just where they live. Sometimes it can be really scary and make them feel like they're not safe or secure.

But even though persecutions have happened for a long time, that doesn't mean they're okay or that we can't do anything about them. Some groups and organizations work to support and protect people who are being persecuted, and to try and change the attitudes and beliefs that cause that kind of mistreatment in the first place.

So while it's important to be aware of what's happening in the world around us, and to understand that some people are going through tough times because of persecutions, it's also important to stand up for what's right and to help those who might need it.