Thou shalt no kill - how Catholics see the commandment.

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The Catholic Church teaches that the commandment "thou shalt not kill" (Exodus 20:13) is one of the most fundamental moral teachings in the Bible and that it applies to all human life, from conception to natural death. This belief is based on the belief that all human life is sacred and created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).

The Catholic Church teaches that the commandment "thou shalt not kill" prohibits all forms of murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide and acts of war that cause the deaths of innocent people. The Church also teaches that the commandment "thou shalt not kill" also includes the responsibility to protect and preserve human life, and to work for peace and justice in the world.

The Church also teaches that there may be some circumstances in which the use of force is morally permissible, such as self-defense, defense of others, and the protection of the innocent. However, the Church also emphasizes that the use of force must always be a last resort, that it must be proportionate to the threat, and that it must respect the rights and dignity of all human life.

In summary, the Catholic Church teaches that the commandment "thou shalt not kill" is one of the most fundamental moral teachings in the Bible, it prohibits all forms of murder, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, and acts of war that cause the deaths of innocent people and it also includes the responsibility to protect and preserve human life, and to work for peace and justice in the world.

 

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The Catholic Church teaches that the commandment "thou shalt not kill"

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" (or "You shall not kill" in other translations) is found in the Ten Commandments in the Bible (Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17). For Catholics, this commandment is considered one of the most important moral directives and is seen as a fundamental part of the natural law.

The Catholic Church interprets this commandment as prohibiting the intentional taking of innocent human life, including both murder and acts such as abortion, euthanasia, and suicide. The Church teaches that all human life is sacred and has inherent dignity, from the moment of conception to natural death, and that taking innocent life violates the dignity of the human person and is therefore always morally wrong.

In addition, the Church also holds that this commandment applies to all aspects of human life, including self-defense, war, capital punishment, and the use of deadly force by law enforcement. In these cases, the Church recognizes the legitimacy of certain exceptions and limits to the taking of life, but always emphasizes the need to respect the dignity of the human person and to use violence only as a last resort.

In conclusion, for Catholics, the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" is a fundamental moral directive that imposes a duty to protect and respect the life and dignity of every human person.

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" (or "You shall not kill" in other translations) is found in the Ten Commandments in the Bible (Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17). For Catholics, this commandment is considered one of the most important moral directives and is seen as a fundamental part of the natural law.

The Catholic Church interprets this commandment as prohibiting the intentional taking of innocent human life, including both murder and acts such as abortion, euthanasia, and suicide. The Church teaches that all human life is sacred and has inherent dignity, from the moment of conception to natural death, and that taking innocent life violates the dignity of the human person and is therefore always morally wrong.

In addition, the Church also holds that this commandment applies to all aspects of human life, including self-defense, war, capital punishment, and the use of deadly force by law enforcement. In these cases, the Church recognizes the legitimacy of certain exceptions and limits to the taking of life, but always emphasizes the need to respect the dignity of the human person and to use violence only as a last resort.

In conclusion, for Catholics, the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" is a fundamental moral directive that imposes a duty to protect and respect the life and dignity of every human person.

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Isn't ChatGPT great

More than great. Google is in a panic. WE can talk to anyone in history. What would Wesley, Billy Graham or Moody say? The chatbot will give you an answer or even write a whole sermon if you want on any subject you want. For example, what would Jesus say about throwing the first stone: "Jesus would likely say that one should not judge or condemn others, as all people are capable of making mistakes and have sinned in some way. This is demonstrated in the Bible, in the story of the woman caught in adultery, where Jesus told the crowd "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her" (John 8:7). This statement encourages forgiveness and mercy, rather than condemnation and judgment." This almost corrects the mistakes or the incompetence of the translators. By actually following the rules of logic and reason, to generate coherent and reasonable responses to questions.