Christian police?

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Luke 22:36 -- Then said he [JESUS] unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword [common weapon of THAT period], let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Having a deep respect for ALL life, I hope NEVER to be put in a position to seriously hurt OR kill anyone. But I'll not allow anyone to deprive my children or my wife of a father or husband while I'm trying to uphold the law for decent people and THEIR families.

A Christian cop's model approach to law enforcement should be Micah 6:8 -- Do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.

Romans 13 speaks of God having ordained the powers that be -- including "ministers of Justice" -- and says that we don't bear the sword in vain (for no reason).

wudbiser

If someone is trying to kill a child it's better to have an officer there with a gun to kill the would be killer. It is VERY christian to save the lives of others if it means killing one who aims to kill the innocent.

Stephen L

An irrational position. The enforcement of the law is a noble endeavor -- no matter from what religious perspective. In today's society, the police need to have guns -- nothing's hypocritical about it.

Alvarez Girl

Your friend is putting himself in a position where he would have to kill someone, eh? Well, police don't really kill people that often, I mean if you think about it, they try to get the bad person rounded up and into jail before they simply shoot him. Don't worry about your friend. If he kills someone, it's his job, and God lets it happen, don't worry about him, He and You will be OK

MKL

You don't get it. The "Lord" put people on this Earth to "protect & Serve". You should be proud of your friend not questioning his morals.

Here's an additional thought that might be of some interest. Realizing the rate of crime, or just the crime statistics that include murder, rape, drunk driving and wreckless driving, etc., that policeman who straps on a firearm, and who does put himself in a place where he might have to kill, also, by that very behavior, prevents other people from killing, and killing many more people than he may ever kill in his whole career. I'd rather be the Christian policeman who prevents the deaths of hundreds and maybe even thousands in a career, than a civilian who buries their head in the sand by their "holiness" and allows people to kill by the hundreds and thousands. And aren't those who try to ignore the facts just as guilty of murder as the criminal, or even the Christian policeman you're so easily and eagerly pointing your finger at? Yes, they are. As the old saying goes, ignorance is no excuse. God, as in Jesus THE Christ, Bless you.

Jill

Do you honestly believe that God would punish people for commiting murder when it is an act of self defense, or as an effort to protect the lives of other people who may be in immediate danger?

I think God is a little more understanding than that.

Aran V

It's not wrong if you're killing to uphold the laws of the land or self defense.

rooster_cruzer

You're a boxhead....you can't understand anything

KneeKnee

The commandment is thou shalt not kill, far different then defending the innocent, which the cop is doing. I really don't think the Atheists would appreciate doing all the dirty work.

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but hes also protecting ppl. as well!

Teri ann Sensible.

someone has to do the job we have to have law enforcement we all have to abide by the rules of the land its a job just like any other and the lord knows that.

mad as hell

It's shall not murder moron..maybe if you and other actually read the bible..you may have a leg to stand on.

Julzy

Well, for a start the bible actually advocates an eye for eye, life for life, and just because he is a police officer doesn't mean he's killed anyone, and on the overall scale of things being a police officer doesn't exactly qualifiy him for the title of next anti-christ.

patrick b

I think you are a little confused as to the meaning of KILL! To kill someone is the taking of anothers life by means of force and violent actions. Self defense and the protecting of the citizens in the area you are assigned is not murder. I carry a gun, concealed on me every day, for which I have a permit. I also consider myself a christian and if in the process of protecting another human against an attack of a violent nature, I had to take a life, I would not have any doubts about my standing as a christian. What you are saying is that if you have friends or even family right now in Iraq fighting and they took a life they could not be a christian anymore. I have many family members who were in the service at war times. My dad, Pearl Harbour at 14yrs old U.S. Navy, Brother in law Viet Nam airborne, 187 guys in his unit left, only 13 came back. I myself 1982-1986 Lebanon/ Grenada. Don't shame the fallen by mixing the translation between killing and murder

Stephen C

The literal translation of the commandment from the ancient Greek is "Thou shall not murder". I agree that an officer of the law walks a fineline when on patrol. I have a wonderful friend, recently retired, who was the first black woman to wear a gold badge in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was given money and some latitude to start a program for black kids 20 years or so ago. Instead of taking them to the gym for some hoops, she created a tutoring and mentoring program with the help of one or more of the Tuskeegee Airmen that got these kids ready to fly solo. They were able to stay in the program for more flying lessons by continueing to help the younger kids. She did this with a wing and a prayer. Her strong faith in God and a stong constitution saw her program succeed.

goodgirl

every one interprets things differently and maybe your friend puts the protecting part as a love thy neighbor as thy self and as a service to them and a way to help them

but he just thinks better him in the possition than an un armed person who won't have a chance to control the sitution

Your an idiot.

Rottluver

Unless you are God himself (herself?) than you have ZERO right to judge your friend, his "Christianity" or his morals. Walk a mile in his shoes and maybe I will think that you have the knowledge or right to talk about it, but don't come here and rant about YOUR views of what your friend does.

Get a life, grow up and remember, this is Yahoo ANSWERS, not Yahoo RANTS!!!!

elaine

Would you give a pat on the head to someone who is trying to kill you or your family? Police officers put their lives on the line to protect us, (for very little money) Your's is an idiotic view. Thank God we have people willing to do this!!!

benvanzile

In the Bible it says that man's law is right underneath God's. If your laws are sharing in many of the same principles that the Bible has, then he is justified. The Bible doesn't allow people to go out on a shooting spree in the name of God, but if you are someone working in an OFFICIAL position, defending man's law, it can be ok. However, if he were out shooting/arresting people that read the Bible (or arresting people who violated any law that is in the Bible), then God's law would have to come first and he would be wrong.

El Scott

Hmmmm......... the bible speaks of Christians fighting and killing.

Men may defend their homes and families. Men may defend themselves. Both Jacob and Moses were attacked by God or an angel. Both fought through the night in self-defense. Lamech in Genesis killed in self-defense. David took a sword and ran from Saul, determined to fight if need be. Killing in self-defense is not murder.

Proverbs 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.

Proverbs 24:6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

If all people were good Christians then a lot of us would be out of a job.

I think God understands when someone forces me to use violence against them.

Spoken Majority

killing in self defense, defending a country (soldiers) or the law (police) is not considered murder or a violation of thou shall not kill. thou shall not kill is talking about murder, not self defense or defense of others.

dukefenton

Strictly speaking, the commandment is, "Thou shalt not *murder*' - meaning to take life unjustly. If you read the Old Testament, you will see that God kills and commands killing on a massive scale. Many of these are - by our society's standards - trivial and malicious killings, which suggests that God has a pretty loose definition of 'murder.' Nonetheless all cultures, including ours, make a distinction between the lawful and unlawful taking of life. Provided that a policeman does not kill unjustly - as best we can understand God's opinion on the matter - it is not hypocrisy to do so.

CHECKSIXX

Well I'm not telling anyone what religion, if any, they should be...but there is a difference between murder and defending one's self or others against a threat to life. I'm sure God would see that difference also. Maybe you should ask several pastors/preacher's local to your area what they're take on that subject is.

primalclaws1974

Someone has to protect you and your family! I bet you would change your tune if he shot someone that was trying to kill YOU!

michr

has your friend ever even had to draw his weapon while on duty?
has he ever had to fire his weapon while on duty?
has he ever actually shot someone while on duty?
most police officers never use their firearm in their entire career, they aren't all Matt Dillon.
it is not hypocritical to protect and serve , it is not hypocritical to serve in the armed forces, it is hypocritical to to question whether one is a christian if you can't say the same about yourself.

Here's what the bible says:
Exod. 20:13 "Thou shall not MURDER."
Matt. 19:18 "Jesus said: "Thou shall not murder."
Prov. 6:17 "These six things God hates...Shedders of innocent blood."
Luke. 26:36 Jesus said: "Buy a sword..."
Matt. 26:52 "He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword."
Rom 13:4 "The magistrate beareth not the sword in vain."
John 15:13 "GREATER LOVE HAS NO MAN THAN THIS: THAT HE GIVE HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS"

Maverick

I was a police officer for 10 years and never pulled my weapon on anyone ( thank God )
Before becoming a police officer I always prayed to God to allow me to become a police officer IF it was His will.
My question to you is :
What's the difference between our christian soldiers in war and a police officer,who is more likely to kill ? ?

Gray Wanderer

The orginal Hebrew text states that you are not to commit MURDER. KILL is a mistranslation.

Frank G

The commandment is not "thou shall not kill"

It is "Thou shall not murder"

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