How Can Romans 13:3 Be True When Some Governments Persecute Christians?
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* How can Romans 13:3 be true when some governments imprison and kill Christians?
* Is it better for high schoolers to go to a Christian school where hypocritical Christians are hurting their walk with the Lord or to go to a public school where people will reinforce an ungodly worldview?
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