Why do people keep pointing out that the commandments say Thou shall not murder, instead of kill. Why is murder so different?
I look it up in a dictionary the definition of murder is To kill deliberately. I understand that we can kill someone accidentally, but in a war its not an accident its murder, because its killing deliberately, even if it is done for GOD!
2006-07-27 04:01:06 · 10 answers · asked by locomexican89 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Watch out - you will get a lot of rationalizations from those who claim to be closest to God!
They know just how to justify their evil actions - they will quote bible chapter and verse to you.
2006-07-27 04:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a big difference between murder and killing. Look at any state's or nation's laws on murder. They allow for differences between first degree murder, accidental homicide, self defense, etc. They also recognize that killing in time of war is not murder. It is an act of defense. It is protecting yourself, your family, and your nation -- (or the people, family and nations to your are defending). There has never been a culture, society, or legal system in the world that punishes its own solders as murderers when acting in defense of that nation. There are times when killing is justified. War for defense is one of those times.
2006-07-27 04:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
War is different, not better, just different. Murder comes from malice, many war killings are not personal. Personal hatred in heart is like terrorists murdering innocent people.
2006-07-27 04:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Grandma Susie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big difference - we are not to kill out of malice or with the intention of bringing harm to another without cause.
To kill as punishment for an offense is to kill with cause.
Killing in war is self-defense, permitted in the Bible. Even Jesus agreed to the need for self-defense as He instructed His followers to obtain swords.
2006-07-27 04:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by wiregrassfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
K, killing sombody in defense is not murder, so you are trying to protect yourself, but there is no commandment that says no killing in defense.
2006-07-27 04:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by Drummer 4 Life 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sin does not have value. No sin is worse than another. Theirfore murder is just as bad as using a bad word.
2006-07-27 04:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by guitarman5743 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usted no comphrende 'murder' e 'kill'. In combat, killing is justified. If you intentionally kill an innocent person in combat, it is murder. you do not understand.
2006-07-27 04:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a deep question and i would say pray about it no one here on earth could answer that for you you need higher guidance
2006-07-27 04:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by wanda w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with dewcoons
2006-07-27 04:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by Unknown X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok
2006-07-27 04:06:35 · answer #10 · answered by san_ann68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋