Martyrdom Blogs

The term martyr (Greek μάρτυς martys “witness”) is most commonly used today to describe an individual who sacrifices their life (or their personal freedom) in order to further a cause or belief for many. In the past, it initially signified a witness in the forensic sense, a person called to bear witness in legal proceedings.

In its original meaning, the word martyr was used in the secular sphere as well as in both the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible. The process of bearing witness was not intended to lead to the death of the witness, although it is known from ancient writers (e.g. Josephus) that witnesses, especially of the lower classes, were tortured routinely before being interrogated as a means of forcing them to disclose the truth.

During the early Christian centuries, the term acquired the extended meaning of a believer who is called to witness for their religious belief, and on account of this witness, endures suffering and/or death. In the English language, the term is a loanword, and is often used with the extended meaning of someone who has been killed for his religious belief.
Source: Wikipedia

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comoxadventist:
Those who are called to endure torture & martyrdom are but following in the steps of God’s dear Son. Great Controversy p.18

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ohgoodnessmandi:
today is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. – the best men of the 19th century. #mormon #lds

jeremypair:
Word of the day: "martyrdom lite"

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– bleh. bringin’ my mp5…goin’ GUNS BLAZIN!

RickMoore:
Obama nominates a woman for martyrdom. How else do you explain this? http://bit.ly/2dPqy #tcot

vitruvius:
Video: webcinema #Neda #Iran martyrdom icon story is an epithome of #iranelection http://tumblr.com/xs6267fvc

AsalaamuAlaikum:
>> 4 Me, PRiSON is a place of (Religious) Retreat; EXECUTiON is my opportunity 4 Martyrdom; & EXiLE from m town is My chance 2 Travel*

alexishooper:
@peteboov :)i love good battle writing. tragedy, glory, martyrdom, comradery, tactics & heroism. oh the drama!

arielhaynes777:
RT fr/Iran: Mr. Mousavi: We do not need your martyrdom and self-sacrifice; we need your leadership until we reach our goals. #iranelection

mediamadam:
gr88 3: On February first 2006- Ahmadinejad said that selflessness and martyrdom-seeking is the only way to save mankind. (cont>4)

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emelyreese2:
RT fr/Iran: Mr. Mousavi: We do not need your martyrdom and self-sacrifice; we need your leadership until we reach our goals. #iranelection

isnoedge:
MJ leaves neverland for foreverland, his memories consumed in a frenzy of adulation and wondering; we colluded too long in his martyrdom RIP

ms2lollipop:
Okay so i’m doomed for martyrdom, imagine chosing to watch Up over Transformers..

Martyrdom Blog Results

Mousavi says he is ready for martyrdom – Digital Journal: Your …
Facebook provides details of the opposition candidate against Ahmadinejad in Iran in the disputed election. As the streets of Iran are reported to be filled with supporters of Mousavi, he is said to be ready for martyrdom. Read more

The Changing Face of Martyrdom — Politics Daily
We don’t know much about Neda Agha Soltan. We know she was 26 years old. Some reports say she was a philosophy student. We do. Read more
Weasel Zippers: "Birds of Paradise" – Martyrdom Recruitment as …
Arabs are indoctrinated with intense hatred for Jews from day one, there’s no way to undue what has been ingrained into their DNA….. The little girl’s dark brown eyes look heavenward as she sings, When we seek martyrdom, we go…Read more
HolyCoast.com: Obama Nominates a Woman for Martyrdom
Obama Nominates a Woman for Martyrdom. How else do you explain this? The Obama administration on Friday named America’s first ever special representative to Muslim communities. President Obama has made reaching out to the Muslim world a … Read more

Hot Air » Blog Archive » Chaos in Iran: I'm ready for martyrdom …
Chaos in Iran: I’m ready for martyrdom, says Mousavi; Videos: Woman murdered in cold blood; Update: Obama calls on regime to end violence; Update: Obama goes out for ice cream; Rumor: 150 dead? Report: Mousavi’s office sends letter to … Read more

Peter Daou: Neda's Martyrdom and the Pitfalls of Obama's Chronic …
If the Iranian regime prevails, which it likely will, Republicans will have a field day blaming Democrats for being too tepid in defense of a democratic uprising. Read more