Orthodox perspective on self-defense

[rusmeister]

My one small contribution to all this is that a number of commands meant for individuals are sometimes wrongly applied to those responsible for others. We should, if we can, turn our own cheek. But fathers must not turn their children’s cheeks, nor rulers -their subjects.

 

[ArmyMatt]

My one small contribution to all this is that a number of commands meant for individuals are sometimes wrongly applied to those responsible for others. We should, if we can, turn our own cheek. But fathers must not turn their children’s cheeks, nor rulers -their subjects.

well said, rus

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Self-defense is allowed in the case of someone trying to steal Gurney's Scat Pack Challenger 392. That's justifiable grounds for complete termination. It's an obscure rule, but there nevertheless.