How did this man dying, show that people should defend their idea of marriage? I just don't get the example. His death showed that he believed it, but not why he should die for it, what good did it do? Wouldn't it be better to live, and continue to feel that way?
He had to stand up for his principles. He couldn't sign Henry VIII's document, and for that, among other things, he died.
Ask yourself that question again, when your mohammedan conquerors demand that you either bow to Mecca, accept dhimmitude, or die. If you don't see the connection, please don't waste my time by responding. Think about it until you DO see the connection.
he died rather than compromise his beliefs. St. John Fisher was required to swear an oath of loyalty to Henry the VIII as head of the Catholic Church in England. He refused and Henry killed him.
I too would rather die than betray my faith, and in doing so, betray my Lord.