2007-08-28 05:32:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Certainly not from a Christian perspective.
2007-08-28 06:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by SigGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Properly translated from the original Hebrew, the phrase is: You shall not murder. Look at a Jewish version of the Ten Commandments: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Scripture/Torah/Ten_Cmds/ten_cmds.html
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. Honor is not on this list.
However many Christians including Catholics believe most modern governments no longer need to use capital punishment to protect society from criminals.
Many (but not all) people agree that the war in Iraq is not a just war and therefore breaks this commandment.
For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2258 and following: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.htm
With love in Christ.
2007-08-28 23:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋