Is It A Sin To Kill On The Battlefield?

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Is It A Sin To Kill On The Battlefield?

by Aysohmay Posted June 07, 2009 00:48:07

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Thou shalt not kill, right? According to the 10 commandments, this is a fundamental, central doctrine for morality. Some people however think this doesn't apply whenever you're fighting for your country. One person has went to far as to say God thinks this is right. What do you think? Does the fact that you're killing during a war negate the act as a sin, or are you still sinning when you do so?

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	No, it is not a sin 66% 23 votes
	Yes, it is still a sin 17% 6 votes
	None of the above 14% 5 votes
	Undecided 3% 1 vote

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Sun Rea (an LGBT advocate) August 04, 2009 01:14:14

Answered: No, it is not a sin
It is in the bible, that its ok to kill when defending ones country.
JohntheChristian July 21, 2009 18:25:57

Answered: No, it is not a sin
It is a tragic necessity, borne from the sinfulness of man.
Attila June 11, 2009 04:00:08

Answered: None of the above
you have to take it back to Hebrew and Greek. In translation much is lost.

the word is Murder. though you have to kill to commit Murder, killing doesn't define what is murder.

Killing takes on many forms. You have to kill a fish, steer, etc before you eat of its flesh. You kill a plant when you harvest it.

It comes down to why you kill someone. And there is a sinful way to kill even an animal.

I suppose even in war one could kill in a manor that is a murder. Depends on the reasoning behind it. Are you defending your nation and its people or are you out for self gratification and some sort of joy of killing another human? is it an act of vengeance, spite, hate, etc.? The things that define what is murder and what isn't.

One should always defend their community, family, friends and even their own self and property. that is a given.

And you have to follow your own convictions. Not everyone is cut out to be a soldier. Christian or not.
ypd91 June 11, 2009 02:16:25

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
but it is something that they need to learn to live with
moomoof "Jin Kazama!" June 11, 2009 00:09:16

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
Yes

no if and or buts it a sin and murder sorry people its fact
runningintriangles June 10, 2009 22:03:23

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
I hate calling it a sin.

In any case, whatever you call it, murder is murder, and murder is always wrong.
Tsi-na June 10, 2009 20:19:06

Answered: None of the above
Not if yore killin' in the name of Jay-zus.
Hyper Moose {In burritos I ... June 10, 2009 20:15:31

Answered: None of the above
To me it isn't, I see it as them doing their job. I'm not a religious person though.
Terry J Vey June 10, 2009 19:58:08

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
To intentionaly take a life is a sin!All the excuses in the world do not change my mind.If some can take comfert in the excuses that are given and can feel at peace with themselfs for taken another life i wish them all the best.
Kino June 10, 2009 19:54:47

Answered: None of the above
If you take God and religion out of the equation it's just men and women performing their duty to their nation.
twothunders June 10, 2009 19:53:49

Answered: No, it is not a sin
No..you do what you have to
the imposter June 10, 2009 19:51:44

Answered: No, it is not a sin
its your job to kill on the battlefield
GAY IS NORMAL June 10, 2009 19:08:05

Answered: No, it is not a sin
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Sister Jean June 10, 2009 18:57:40

Answered: No, it is not a sin
but those with a problem can claim 'conscientious objector status'
♥ June 10, 2009 18:57:09

Answered: No, it is not a sin
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PHS June 08, 2009 20:19:25

Answered: No, it is not a sin
To kill while defending your country is not murder so it is not a sin in the eyes of the Church and GOD.
Boo June 08, 2009 19:07:35

Answered: No, it is not a sin
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Bourne June 08, 2009 14:13:58

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
speaking from experience, yes it is a sin, yes you should pray for the life you have had to take, pray for further guidance and a steady hand. Prayer for a steady and righteous hand, prayer for the enemies of righteousness,
prayer for their souls. prayer for forgiveness of sin.
just make sure its safe to stop and pray, your prayers
should not put anyone else our yourself at risk.
Kaldaddy1 June 07, 2009 15:22:26

Answered: Yes, it is still a sin
I'm fairly certain God doesn't pay much attention to boundaries you can't see from space...
oldsalt June 07, 2009 10:24:04

Answered: No, it is not a sin
No