Persecution means treating someone unfairly or cruelly, usually because of their beliefs, religion, or race. It involves subjecting someone to hostility, discrimination, or harm because of who they are or what they believe in. Full definition
Anyway this article presents both sides of the issue and is in no way biased, and the consistent persecution complex from the right wing is annoying. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
We feel the hurts of our neighbors suffering from persecution or injustice or hunger. (religion-online.org)
We also hear a woman screaming from behind a closed door about persecution by demons. (filmcomment.com)