Originally Posted by scott_p_1

If you want to go the whole Jesus route, I'd say his death was more significant than his life.
Kind of like how if a rock star dies before he starts to suck, he'll be remembered at his prime forever. But if he dies after he starts to suck, people will remember him, but not quite the same way. (ie. Hendrix vs. Elvis)
I know it might seem like a wierd analogy, but it's apt I say, apt!