Raymond Ibrahim, a Shillman Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, was recently interviewed by Christian Voices, including on the role between Christianity and violence — when it is and is not legitimate.
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Raymond Ibrahim
Raymond Ibrahim is the author of 'Defenders of the West,' 'Sword and Scimitar,' and several other books.
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THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT PROHIBITS MURDER, NOT KILLING
“The Hebrew word in this commandment is “murder” (tirtzach), not “kill” (taharog). The Sixth Commandment does not prohibit all killing; it prohibits murder. Murder is immoral killing. There is moral killing—when done in self-defense, in defense of the innocent, in moral wars, and in executing murderers. It is also permissible to kill animals for food.”
Prager, Dennis. The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy: God, Blessings, and Curses (p. 105). Regnery Faith. Kindle Edition.
NOTE:
1611 KJV 6th commandment says “Thou shalt not KILL.”
1982 NKJV and other modern bibles like ESV, CSB, etc. say “Thou shalt not MURDER.”
There is a major difference between preplanned MURDER. Like for jealousy, thievery, power, etc…and defensive killing to save