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Is Killing For Self-defence A Sin? by Pekkelly(f): 1:39am On Nov 17, 2015
I have always wondered about this. The bible expressly states that killing is a sin. Thou shall not kill. Even in the new testament, I've never found a verse that supports killing. I am a christian and I strictly believe in living by the Holy Book, But I sometimes wonder, what if a christian is faced with a 'kill me or I kill you situation'? Will it be justified to kill the other person? What if the situation involves one where the lives of loved ones are threatened and killing the attacker is the only way out, will it be justified to kill the attacker and save them? What do you think will be the right thing for a christian to do in these situations?
Re: Is Killing For Self-defence A Sin? by derolemode(m): 2:54am On Nov 17, 2015
Thats why you should always take that verse "Do not lead me into temptation but deliver us from all evil" very serious.
Re: Is Killing For Self-defence A Sin? by italo: 8:19am On Nov 17, 2015
Pekkelly:
I have always wondered about this. The bible expressly states that killing is a sin. Thou shall not kill. Even in the new testament, I've never found a verse that supports killing. I am a christian and I strictly believe in living by the Holy Book, But I sometimes wonder, what if a christian is faced with a 'kill me or I kill you situation'? Will it be justified to kill the other person? What if the situation involves one where the lives of loved ones are threatened and killing the attacker is the only way out, will it be justified to kill the attacker and save them? What do you think will be the right thing for a christian to do in these situations?

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Killing in self defense is not a sin.
Re: Is Killing For Self-defence A Sin? by Nobody: 12:23pm On Nov 17, 2015
ask Isis

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