This was what was claimed by those who investigated the phenomenon. There is no similiarity to Christians in the Arena since the ceremony was not designed to glorify the power of the state versus a subversive religious group. Nor were the victims considered enemies of the Volk as were the Jews.
Those chosen for this from within were honored and treated with great consideration and solicitude prior to the knife.
Christians have often spoke of the joy of being a martyr for Christ.
Yes, indeed, it was wonderful - prior to the knife. Kind of like asking Mrs. Lincoln, "other than that, how was the play?"