> unlike religion, has no need for martyrs, because it’s based on facts that can’t be denied indefinite Justin Martyr et al didn’t believe their deaths affecte

> unlike religion, has no need for martyrs, because it’s based on facts that can’t be denied indefinite Justin Martyr et al didn’t believe their deaths affected the truth of their theology. But their Matrydom spread awareness to others in a morally helpful way (assuming Christianity is true). Similarly, scientists who sustain viewpoints through difficult times don’t impact the truth of the underlying science. But they do help spread correct beliefs about germ theory etc in a morally helpful way (again, assuming their theory is correct - this part cannot be overstated).