Here is how the "persecution" of Christianity works:
"Gay people are sinners, their marriages are illegitimate, and they will be punished in hell. So-called transgender people do not exist. You are the gender assigned at birth. Islam is a false and evil religion."
"You appear to be intolerant of gay people, transgender people, and Muslims."
"Shriek! Why, oh why do you hate Christians so???"
Imagine a Jew saying, "Either you're Jewish or you're my enemy" or an atheist declaring "You cannot be my friend unless you're an atheist."
Here is how the "persecution" of Christianity works:
"Gay people are sinners, their marriages are illegitimate, and they will be punished in hell. So-called transgender people do not exist. You are the gender assigned at birth. Islam is a false and evil religion."
"You appear to be intolerant of gay people, transgender people, and Muslims."
"Shriek! Why, oh why do you hate Christians so???"
Criticism is equated with persecution.