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Comparing martyrdom and sacrifice in religious views with modern gun culture and the concept of heroism
1 RREACH Dallas Global Proclamation Academy, Dallas, Texas, United States.
2 Department of Intercultural Leadership and Administration, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
3 Church of Christ’s Heart, Houston, Texas, United States.
4 Independent Researcher.
5 Department of Psychology, University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 2374–2383.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2417
Publication history:
Received on 29 October 2024; revised on 04 December 2024; accepted on 06 December 2024
Abstract:
This interdisciplinary research review examines the complex relationship between traditional religious concepts of martyrdom and sacrifice and their modern manifestations in contemporary gun culture and heroism narratives. Through careful analysis of historical religious texts, contemporary sociological studies, and cultural anthropology research, this review identifies significant parallels between ancient sacrificial frameworks and modern interpretations of armed citizenship and heroic defense. The study reveals how religious martyrdom traditions have influenced current narratives around defensive gun use and civilian heroism, particularly in Western societies. By examining these connections, the review demonstrates how ancient religious frameworks of self-sacrifice continue to shape contemporary understanding of heroism, community protection, and individual sacrifice. The analysis suggests that modern gun culture has adapted traditional martyrdom narratives to create new frameworks of meaning around armed citizenship, while maintaining core elements of sacrificial ideology. This understanding provides valuable insight into current debates surrounding gun rights, community safety, and civic duty, while offering a new perspective on how ancient religious concepts continue to influence modern social movements and identity formation.
Keywords:
Martyrdom; Gun Culture; Religious Sacrifice; Heroism; Armed Citizenship; Social Identity
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