I am proud to carry on the tradition, my ancestors had to hide their faith when it was banned, it makes me feel like I am respecting them by following their ways now that it can be freely expressed again.
It's good you understand the historical persecution of your faith. Many people feel entitled anymore. I think realizing you come from a time of persecution though gives a person humbleness. I've been a minority religion before but thankfully I was still accepted by my peers. Not everybody gets that:(