A Theology of Martyrdom – A Look Back at Current Events
Recent tragic events worldwide have renewed awareness and raised questions about what it means to be a martyr. The word “martyr,” related to the Greek term for a “witness” has broadened its English definition to mean anyone who has given his or her life for a particular cause.…
A Theology of Martyrdom
by Kevin Hester A few weeks ago, the Western world was rocked by the news of 21 Christians who were martyred at the hands of ISIS in Syria. Social media was abuzz with anger, dismay, and questions about politics and faith. However, the persecution of Christians is nothing…