Charlie Kirk and martyrdom
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Rich Birkett
Sep 22, 2025, 6:54:41 PMSep 22
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I'll preface my comments by saying intentional unjustified violence,
political or otherwise, is unacceptable. However, Charlie Kirk's
memorial service reminded me of a Christian religious revival where Kirk
was praised as a martyr. Jesus was praised as a martyr. Islam rewards
martyrdom with 40 virgins. Militaries use martyrdom with promises of an
immortal afterlife, to motivate soldiers to enter into life-threatening
situations. You may have heard the saying "There are no atheists in
foxholes." Martyrdom should never be praised.
=Rich
political or otherwise, is unacceptable. However, Charlie Kirk's
memorial service reminded me of a Christian religious revival where Kirk
was praised as a martyr. Jesus was praised as a martyr. Islam rewards
martyrdom with 40 virgins. Militaries use martyrdom with promises of an
immortal afterlife, to motivate soldiers to enter into life-threatening
situations. You may have heard the saying "There are no atheists in
foxholes." Martyrdom should never be praised.
=Rich
Vijay Nilekani
Sep 23, 2025, 12:04:57 AMSep 23
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Small correction Rich. 72 Virgin's.
The prophet was a glutton for sex. He had 12 wives himself.
On his many military conquests seeking forcible converts, he killed his enemy leaders, and married their most attractive wives or daughters.
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