Difference between revisions of "Martyr"

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(help me out on wording here, please!)
 
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A '''martyr''' is an innocent person killed for supporting a religious or political cause. It is terribly difficult to distinguish between authentic martyrs and, well, bad guys who deserve to die.
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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.

Revision as of 19:12, April 13, 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.