Being a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution.

Then there is the alien seeking asylum after experiencing persecution in his own land.

Sabbath keepers will experience fierce persecution from world governments, which will include economic coercion and ultimately the death penalty.

Despite experiencing persecution, he led an active religious life during the period when Northern Transylvania was ceded to Hungary.

Atheists have experienced persecution throughout history.

While young in France he experienced religious persecution for his Protestant religion.

During the long, bleak reign of Communism in the country the Baptist churches had experienced much persecution.

As a Quaker, Penn had experienced religious persecution and wanted his colony to be a place where anyone could worship freely.

He had to experience severe opposition and persecution.