“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets”
- Voltaire -
Why is killing in war excusable?
2006-11-17 11:45:48 · 26 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pangel: I agree...
Killing is wrong, no matter what the conditions...
2006-11-17 11:48:08 · update #1
impossibledream: Neither was Voltaire...
2006-11-17 11:52:19 · update #2
If I am attacked then I will try to overcome my attacker by words and logic. If I die then I die, perhaps my death will change the ways of the one that killed me...
2006-11-17 11:53:55 · update #3
Yes it will be wrong to hang Saddam, if we do that then we are just as bad as he was. It is better to show compassion, it is the only thing that separates us from the criminals. As for Europe, that conflict was born of war. If killing through war was not allowed, then there would have been no conflict...
2006-11-17 11:56:46 · update #4
lookn2cjc: Your ignorance astounds me, do you realize why the terrorists are after us in the first place? Because we had to go and wage wars in their countries without being provoked. Same thing with the war in the Pacific, if we hadn't forced Japan to open itself up to outside trade Pearl Harbor never would have happened. The ending of violence would end war, because war is only born of war...
2006-11-17 12:00:02 · update #5
Sadly, it shouldn't be. Thing is, people believe that creating war will eventually lead to the creation of peace between nations. Killing is killing. It's taking away a life (possibly more). It shouldn't be excusable, but it is.
2006-11-17 11:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Death by war or armed conflict is no less tragic and unnecessary than an armed robbery gone bad. When we stop looking at those on the opposing side as 'others' and begin understanding the true nature of humankind, i.e., as being one family, only then will we progress to a state of genuine unity and enduring peace.
2006-11-17 19:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by maggiepirsq 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One has the right to defend oneself and one's family against aggression. By extension, so does a country. Unfortunately, most wars aren't as simple as that. It's not just a matter of defending against blatant aggression. Most wars are begun and waged for immoral reasons.
2006-11-17 19:52:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What's up with all of these bleeding heart liberal answers???
Are you saying that it was bad to send American troops to Europe to help stop the holocaust? Will it be wrong to hang Saddam Hussein?
Sometimes it is necessary to kill.
2006-11-17 19:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Chris R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The harsh truth about this world is that morality is a luxury only afforded by the blood of others. You opinion only matters if you have the strength to back it up.
2006-11-17 19:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because otherwise, we'd be giving terrorists free reign to walk in and take over our country....wanna live in a country where osama bin ladin rules? how about another hitler? stalin, maybe, is more your cuppa tea? Grow up pacifist! The men and women who put their lives on the line for our freedoms deserve our support, and honour....show me in the Bible where we lay down and let our families be terrorized and do NOTHING?
EDIT:
yeah, of course, your way MUST be best....free sadaam, and don't stand up for anything...makes MUCH more sense....and you think I'M IGNORANT!
2006-11-17 19:56:27 · answer #6 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
will you defend yourself if attacked?
killing in justified when attacked - self defense, civil defense, executing violent felons (rapists, murderers)
voltaire doesn't understand that "thou shall not kill" in hebrew is "thou shall not MURDER"
killing is justified in the cases I cited
peace
2006-11-17 19:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love Voltaire, but I do not "morally" agree. I do understand his concept though.
2006-11-17 19:50:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bridget 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I disagree. Killing in self-defense is ok by me. I would rather be wrong and alive than right and dead.
2006-11-17 19:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a paradox, to save ones own life.
2006-11-17 19:47:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋