I think that Christians(true saved and sanctified Christians) will go through some kind of major tribulation before the rapture... especially with gay rights and homosexuality becoming more and more popular... those who are standing up for whats right are already being called homophobes, bigots, and gay-bashers; and our message of love is being called a message of hate...
I believe the real persecution is yet to come... Nobody will get out of here that easy, we will be tested, and we will be persecuted for Christ-- A real persecution, not something small like getting cussed out and threatened on Myspace.