Do you know the history of the Baptists? Have you heard of the "Trail of the Blood" that is in the Baptist history? The apostles and earlier Christians were tortured and murdered for their beliefs. As Baptists today we should be humble on how far and precious the earlier Baptists have brought our faith. Our history is not a bed of roses but comes with martyrs. What we view as persecution today, is nothing compared to the hate and persecution our forefathers went through.