AN: I changed my mind about doing it mostly through journal entries. Instead, only a few chapters will be in this format.

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This is Lisa Beldon. I'm writing this down in the hopes that I can one day publicize this horror that has overcome the human race. One day Christian revival efforts were going strong, and the next the religion itself was forbidden. People have been trashing it every day since then and nothing has happened to them, but when we Christians have tried to spread the good news, they were brutally beaten. I myself have nearly had my wrist broken by the beatings. I now realize what Jesus must have gone through when he was crucified. His friends turned against him, and he was brutally whipped. But, as Christ did not despair, so neither will I. My Christian friends have told me that they heard a rumor that school assemblies cutting down Christianity will start by the end of the month. I'll admit to being terrified at the thought, but Christ will give me peace that passes all understanding, and he will see me through. For now, my brothers and sisters in Christ will gather daily in secret, and discuss ways to bring others into our family... and how to stay alive.