How to Deal with a High Amount of Persecution

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Realize that you are being persecuted because of a person's narrow-mindedness

   If your life choice isn't harming anyone, they have no right to talk to you that way.
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   Step 2: and not because you are in the wrong.

   You may have laws that protect you from this kind of abuse. ,, For example, Christians, who are taught to love their neighbor, should not talk about hating gays or interracial couples. ,, Bigotry is not cool, no matter what form it is.
   
   The more people who you can gather to help stand up for the cause, the better. ,
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   Step 3: If the persecution is happening at school

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   Step 4: or at your workplace

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   Step 5: write down instances when it happened and report it immediately.

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   Step 6: If you are getting persecuted in the streets

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   Step 7: be prepared to do one of two things: 1) Be the bigger person and don't react OR 2) Calmly remark that they are bigoted and should stop talking before they make themselves look even worse.

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   Step 8: Do call people out on their hypocrisy if you feel it is necessary.

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   Step 9: Understand that ignorance can be curbed

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    Step 10: but in some cases

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    Step 11: is just unfixable.

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    Step 12: Rally others to your cause

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    Step 13: and get support.

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    Step 14: Consider venting to someone who you know sympathizes with you if the situation really is upsetting to you.

Detailed Guide

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