2007-02-22 20:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by camille xyliSh q 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The commandment "You shall not kill" forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful. The murderer and those who cooperate voluntarily in murder commit a sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance. (Gen 4:10)
Killing in self defense, a just war, and lawful capital punishment are not considered murder.
However many Christians including Catholics believe most modern governments no longer need to use capital punishment to protect society from criminals.
Many people agree that the war in Iraq is not a just war and therefore breaks this commandment.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-23 16:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The church says it's a mortal sin. The law says it's a felony. What the law says is a little more important.
2007-02-22 20:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by weary0918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all the murders they don't commit thelselves in the name of god are sins. It is not what they say but what they do.
2007-02-22 21:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by new_bell_pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is commited outside of the Vaticans reach they condem it, if it occurs within the Vaticans reach, they cover it up.
2007-02-22 20:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by florrie f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't ask or tell. They build bullet proof touring cars for the head honcho.... kinda oxymoron aint it?
2007-02-22 20:27:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are agin it
2007-02-22 20:27:24 · answer #6 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋