If someone was threating your life and told you that you have to kill another person or they would kill you. In the eyes of the catholic church is it moraly right for you to kill that person. This is for a Catholic Morality class essay. If anyone can give me some sources to find factual information
2006-12-18 12:36:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church when ones life in in jeopardy not all sins you can be held responcable for
2006-12-18 12:46:12 · update #1
THE BIBLICAL CASE FOR SELF-DEFENSE. It is noteworthy that the Bible records many accounts of fighting and warfare. The providence of God in war is exemplified by His name YHWH Sabaoth ("The LORD of hosts"--Exodus 12:41). God is portrayed as the omnipotent Warrior-Leader of the Israelites. God, the LORD of hosts, raised up warriors among the Israelites called the shophetim (savior-deliverers). Samson, Deborah, Gideon, and others were anointed by the Spirit of God to conduct war. The New Testament commends Old Testament warriors for their military acts of faith (Hebrews 11:30-40). Moreover, it is significant that although given the opportunity to do so, none of the New Testament saints--nor even Jesus--are ever seen informing a military convert that he needed to resign from his line of work (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 3:14).
Prior to His crucifixion, Jesus revealed to His disciples the future hostility they would face and encouraged them to sell their outer garments in order to buy a sword (Luke 22:36-38; cf. 2 Corinthians 11:26-27). Here the "sword" (Greek: maxairan) is a dagger or short sword that belonged to the Jewish traveler's equipment as protection against robbers and wild animals. A plain reading of the passage indicates that Jesus approved of self-defense.
Self-defense may actually result in one of the greatest examples of human love. Christ Himself said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:14). When protecting one's family or neighbor, a Christian is unselfishly risking his or her life for the sake of others.
Theologians J. P. Moreland and Norman Geisler say that "to permit murder when one could have prevented it is morally wrong. To allow a rape when one could have hindered it is an evil. To watch an act of cruelty to children without trying to intervene is morally inexcusable. In brief, not resisting evil is an evil of omission, and an evil of omission can be just as evil as an evil of commission. Any man who refuses to protect his wife and children against a violent intruder fails them morally."
2006-12-18 12:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jesus junkie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You may actually think this question is real easy, but to tell the the truth it is not. REGARDLESS, if you are Catholic or not - murdering anyone is a SIN. Now, I was Catholic before I converted to Baptist (which we believe in the bible and read the bible daily). Lets take this a step further. God gave all humanity "free will". You choose to do what you want. But punishment is waiting for those who do bad things. Murder would be something bad. P.S. Not to discourage you to continue your life as a Catholic, but honestly, read the Bible. Even your Cathoilc Bible. If you have any questions, email me at Ricorick98@yahoo.com I will be more than happy to help you understand the BIG difference in being a Catholic and being a Christian.
2006-12-18 12:44:38 · answer #2 · answered by ricky f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plenty of Catholics serve in the armed forces understanding that they might have to kill another human being. They still believe that God will forgive them. There have been many times in the Bible that believers had to fight for the glory of God. There will come a time in the worlds history that Christians will have to fight just for the right to believe.
2006-12-18 12:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by act as if 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thou Shalt Not Kill is not conditional. You would need to refuse the bully and give up your own life to save another (just as you believe Jesus did).
2006-12-18 12:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not right to kill someone to save your own skin. Jesus Christ would be your source.
Mat 5:21 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:
Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
2006-12-18 12:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is only ok to kill in self defense. This question sounds like you may have to kill an innocent person to save your own life.
2006-12-18 12:39:20 · answer #6 · answered by Curious_One 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where did you find that rubbish. We do not believe that. We follow the commandments ; Thou shall not kill
2006-12-18 12:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that one can get forgiveness and be absolved by a priest before the trial started Have a nice day.
2006-12-18 12:39:44 · answer #8 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know but im sure it is bad to kill in any religion
2006-12-18 12:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by Randy V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its never morally right to commit murder.
2006-12-18 12:46:18 · answer #10 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋