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martyrdom  

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  • Martyrdom is a death marked with religious or ideological significance because of the martyr's refusal to betray a deeply held belief, often in obedience to a deity. Martyrdom includes three components: (1) the sufferer, (2) his or her community, and (3) opposition. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Martyrdom]

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