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| − | A '''martyr''' is a person killed for supporting a religious or other cause. Often, his or her death will inspire others to take up the cause. | + | A '''martyr''' is a person killed for supporting a religious or other cause. Often, his or her death will inspire others to take up the cause. The original martyr was [[Justin Martyr]], killed for his faith in Christ in 165 AD. |
Revision as of 05:45, May 9, 2007
A martyr is a person killed for supporting a religious or other cause. Often, his or her death will inspire others to take up the cause. The original martyr was Justin Martyr, killed for his faith in Christ in 165 AD.