From Christian philosopher and apologist Doug Groothuis:
Advise (sic) from a long-time curmudgeon, philosopher, and social critic.
1. Develop your theology of suffering.
2. Develop your theology persecution.
3. Develop your theology of martyrdom.
4. Develop your theology of civil resistance.
You will need all four--soon.
Only if you live in the Middle East and perhaps Western Europe, says I.
Here in the United States, persecution of Christians is against the fundamental law of the land, and if that law is ever set aside or systematically ignored by the liberal state, then the people may - and likely will - take that state down, by force if necessary. That's 18th-century American political philosophy, folks, and it's more or less enshrined in law. Stop wringing your hands. Yes, develop your theologies of suffering, persecution and martyrdom, but as you develop your theology of civil resistance:
1. Develop your understanding of Anglo-American constitutional history. Then:
2. Develop your defiant, steely resolve.
3. Develop your stash.
4. Develop your marksmanship skills.
5. Develop your local connections, and cry . . .
For some further thoughts on some medieval Catholic theologians who are known for their work on Christian resistance theory, see:
Christian Resistance Theory: John of Salisbury