Yazmera ColvinProfessor Michael OliverChristianity and culture 2101 BC5 March 2014TruthFriedrich Nietzsche once said: “The word 'Christianity' is already a misunderstanding - in fact there has been only a Christian and he died on the cross.” This leaves the unanswered question of what a “true Christian” is. Some may learn and adapt to everyday things thanks to what we are taught. Others may have to see it or witness it to believe it. Justin Martyr and Tertullian both made the concept of truth their own within Christianity, they believed that the Word of God was the only thing to be welcomed; however their approaches were contrary to each other. Justin Martyr was a Christian who believed that Christianity was not about religion, but was the reasoning or philosophy behind it. Although there is no evidence that actually states that philosophy goes with Christianity. In the First Apology he uses philosophy to argue why his belief is right. It was his duty to show Emperor Titus Aelius Hadrian Antoninus Pius Augustus Caesar that it would be easier and safer for him and his peers to deny their belief in God when asked. Then he says: “But we disdain to purchase life at the expense of a lie.” Their value of life would mean nothing after denying God, they might even consider themselves as evil as those who killed the martyrs for accepting God as their ruler. The martyr uses Socrates to explain how Christians were not the only ones to be murdered and persecuted for something they believed. Socrates tried to separate men from demons, who judged him based on his faith. He was eventually murdered by the same men he had tried to save because they sided with the demons and thought he was an atheist. “Logos”… in the center of the card… you can't put words to everything, just feel what is right and follow it. However, it provides a wonderful example that denying a connection puts you in a situation where you are likely to make just such a connection without realizing it. Justin Martyr explains that people are demons, while Tertullian proclaims that it is not individual who is evil; it is the soul of the individual. Therefore, when martyrs are persecuted, it is not because they believe in Christianity, but because deep down they are channeling their wickedness towards those who are looking for an explanation or philosophical insight about God. Justin focuses more on persuading readers by providing them with facts and other situations to refer to. Tertullian, who believes in divine revelation, does not even refer to the Bible; feels like what better proof than God himself is.