NFL stars Benjamin Watson and Russell Okung spoke openly about their Christian beliefs, and mentioned the horrifying genocides by Islamic terrorists groups ISIS and Boko Haram. 

Watson wrote a heartfelt message on Facebook in regards to the horrific images he saw on news feeds of Christian people killed in various ways including being burned alive or decapitated by disguised terrorists.

In addition, the New Orleans Saints tight endadmitted on Facebook that the persecution of Christians was not a breaking story since it has been happening for at least 2,000 years dating back to when Saul of Tarsus (aka Apostle Paul), championed the fatal stoning of Stephen depicted in the Book of Acts.

"Christians like Stephen and Paul who proclaimed the gospel through beatings and imprisonment, torture and death. We remember Christ's disciples, most of whom were killed just like their master. Roman emperors like Nero, executed Christians in the most ghastly ways, using them as torches to light the evening sky," wrote Watson on Facebook on February 28.

"In spite of all this adversity, Christianity continued to spread because men and woman, empowered by the Holy Spirit stood strong in the face of certain death; some being delivered and others falling. As I sit here in a 21st century United States, I can't help but wonder when we too will face martyrdom for our faith."

Previously, Seattle Seahawks left tackle Okung was also vocal about his devout Christian faith and the horrific genocide committed by the Boko Haram group of Nigeria.

The 27-year-old Super Bowl XLVIII Champion was born from Nigerian parents Victor Okung and Dorothy Akpabio on October 7, 1987 after his mother and father moved to Fort Bend, Texas.

"I will continue to pray for those people sacrificing their lives day-in, and day-out for what they believe in. I'm not surprised people are being slaughtered, people are being martyred. Our hope isn't in this world as believers, it's in the eternity. To be absent of body is to be present with the Lord, so they are dying for something that is real and will last forever," said Okung to Breitbart Sports at his team's Super Bowl XLIX press conference at the Arizona Grand Resort.

"I believe guys (in the NFL) should be involved-we have been given a platform to bring about radical change. But not just through twitter window-dressing like #bringbackourgirls. You can only do so much putting out a tweet. My hope is to really become involved and be involved in the right way to see radical change. I've been working on that and seeing how that idea can reach fruition," said Okung.

It appeared that Okung's plea was not said in vain as one of his colleagues in the NFL has now adamantly echoed the Seattle Seahawks' sentiments - Benjamin Watson.

"We must remember as terrible as things are and will become, they are simply signs pointing to one thing; His Imminent Return," wrote Watson on Facebook on February 28. "When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Luke 21:28. Lord be with us."