I think it depends on whether one has a decent chance of prevailing in the battle one picks. Standing in the path of a bulldozer might be righteous and committed, but it makes one a martyr, not a victor.
What is FR's opinion of Rachael Corrie? We can disagree with her political viewpoint and beliefs, and perhaps we can respect her commitment, but we think she was stupid. She picked the wrong way to fight her battle, and she was crushed and killed. Not wise, in my opinion.
If Kim Davis and others wish to make a real difference in the ongoing war for the soul and future of America, they would do better to pick battles they have a chance of winning. Either gather enough compatriots in overwhelming numbers to stand up to evil successfully, or find a different angle of attack.
Of course, this is just my opinion, YMMV and I respect your difference of opinion.
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makes one a martyr, not a victor.
When compromise would be sin (which was the case with NT church martyrs) , then being a martyr is being the victor against the devil and his system. Change of address for a better one, and to the shame of the system.
Rachel Corrie was not a government official. Second Kim wasn’t risking her life in front of a bulldozer.
We need lesser magistrates to stand up for us. Especially when government passes immoral laws that punish Christians or reward and encourage immorality.
Its not your call to tell others what battles are good for them to fight or not. Everyone has their own red lines. You may think it wasn’t worth it. Others say it was. Kim decided it was.