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 Persecute Christians?

May 8, 2023

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Questions about how Romans 13:3 can be true when some governments imprison and kill Christians and whether it’s better for high schoolers to go to a Christian school with hypocritical Christians or a public school where people reinforce an ungodly worldview.

* 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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