On martyrdom and men's self delusions

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by creekster

In some ways, all martyrs really show tremendous faith in an after life, it seems ot me. Otherwise, what possible difference can it make if you are remembered? WHy would you possibly care? THis is somethign I have never been able to grasp.

Sometimes I would think it is the opposite. That they will be remembered is the only immortality they can have.

The people that shoot students at a college. They are trying to make their mark. "Billy wuz here 2007"