Martyrdom
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Martyrdom of Youcef Nadarkhani Would Be Defeat for IranAs of this writing, there is no word of the fate of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian Christian who has been condemned to death for the crime of being a Christian by the Iranian Mullahacracy.
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Martyrdom in Islam: Serious Issue in Conflict and WarThe role of the martyr is intimately tied to the beliefs of Islam, and the eagerness to give one's life to enter heaven can create complex problems for its enemies both within their countries and in international conflicts. -
Visions in the Martyrdom of Perpetua and FelicityThe Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity is an early Christian record of apocalyptic visions supposedly given to a noblewoman named Perpetua as she was sent to her death.
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The Filipino is Worth Dying For...What makes a hero? Is it the man itself? or the moment he willingly plunged on?
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The Various Concepts of Martyrdom Within the Early ChurchThe progression of the view of martyrdom within the early church and how the view of the martyrdom of Saint Perpetua fits within this scheme.
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Women Martyrs: Martyrdom as a Means of Liberation from Gender Stereotypes in the Early ChurchDuring the first two centuries A.D., martyrdom by the Romans offered to female Christians the opportunity to prove wrong the stereotypes of women as weak and flighty and to show their equality with men and capacity to follow passionately their beliefs.
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Martyrdom in the US: Not Enough Evidence to ExecuteSome of our Christian leaders look like wimps compared to the bold and brave martyrs of past centuries. Would America's Christian leaders even qualify for martyrdom in an accuser's court? -
September 26: Saints Cosmas and DamianThe lives of Saints Cosmas and Damian, the patron saints of surgeons. -
Martyrdom, Suffering and God's PlanJob design is taken into account in order to explain how God has chosen to cause persecution for the martyrs.
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Surviving the FutureThe future is a tough place. This series of articles will review the potential dangers, offer possible solutions, and, perhaps, be readable as well.
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Martyrdom and the Town CryerWith our backs pressed against skyscrapers wondering why its shadow overtakes us.
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Arab Children Sing of the Joys of Death and MartyrdomJust to show that people are not different the world over, here is a video from an Arabic language television show. The kids look very cute and cuddly. What they sing about should freeze the blood.
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Echoes of a LifeThis is not my life; This is not my curse; This is not how it feels; Things that matter make it worse... -
The Fairness of LifeLife is not fair or just. But there is one thing we CAN do to level the field.
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What is Courage?Courage is the feeling that you can win, the sense of responsibility you have when facing life's many challenges, and the certainty that you have to keep going and you will get there no matter what, because you have no other option. -
No Virtue, No ValorComparing and contrasting the traditional Western experience of martyrdom with the modern phenomenon of suicide bombers.
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To Saint LonginusA poem dedicated to Saint Longinus. -
Jade Goody's Media MartyrdomCan you believe it, a serious article; Dr. Nostrum wrings his hands over the public death throes of the first reality victim.
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Love: A Blazing Fire or a Warm Emberlove in two forms
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CaptiveWritten during a particularly dark time in life...
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Dying al Kiddush Hashem: Is Being Hated Really Necessary?This article goes into my reticence to become persecuted in the name of God just one more time.
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A Look at the Islamic Mourning of AshuraThe West doesn't cover many Islamic holidays - the Hajj, for example, was barely covered outside of the Associated Press. Ever wonder what the day of Ashura is all about, and what is up with the Shi'ites in Beiruit? -
The Martyrdom of the Apostles: The Great ApologeticThere are martyrs in all walks of life and faith. Soldiers, mothers and preachers, just to name a few. For this particular group of martyrs, their death dealt a staggering blow to the claims that Christianity is a myth.
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Beyond the Blue-Green BordersA poem well suited for declamation contests
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MartyrdomThis written work labors as a candid literary illustration of who and what selflessness entails.
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World of WarCraft Priest Talent GuidePriests are a very versatile class. They are both effective in dealing damage as well as casting powerful healing spells. The following races can be played as a priest:
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The Answer Lies in LoveWhat was it that caused so many souls to suffer and die for Christ?
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