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bongobeat25
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no they shouldn't
thou salt not murder, |
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Joanna S
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If a person believes killing is wrong, then don't join the army because it's going to be part of your job. You might risk the lives of the other soldiers who needs you to kill the enemy |
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one_for_the_doctor
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Unless they know that in war it is needed.
It could cause them to hesitate in battle and get others killed. |
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latj
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In today's Armed Forces no one is made to join. It is a personal decision that an individual makes.
In fact, the military has a policy of not allowing "Conscientious Objectors In. Conscientious objectors are those who do not believe or refuse to use weapons in war or to kill. Just tell the recruiter you are a conscientous objector and they won't take you. |
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asailorsstar
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no. I dont understand why you are asking this question??? if "someone" felt it was wrong, why are they even THINKING of joining the svc in the first place? |
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forever_knight_99
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If you feel that killing is wrong and you know that we are in a time of war then definatly don't join because you aren't any use to us, unless you think you can get over it and kill someone that is threatening you or your friends. The way I explained it to one of my soldiers was if someone had a gun ot your wife's head could you kill them to save her life? and he said yes to that and then I asked if the same person had a gun to your head could you kill him to save your life? and he said yes and I went on to explain that everyone over there has a gun and the bad guys have it pointed at him and are trying to stop him from coming back to see his family. |
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tallerfella
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What part of ARMED SERVICE does this person not understand?
The answer would be, no, don't join............... |
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Mulligan
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If it bothers you, don't join. Some situations call for kill or be killed. How would you react? |
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A Balrog of Morgoth
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Should a person take a job at a meatpacking plant if they are a committed vegan? |
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pinkreb004
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you may have a job that saves lifes, but the life you might save, will go out and kill people. but then again, you are supposed to be a killer too. so no, the military may not be the best field for you. sorry.... |
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Sean G
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Not if they plan on straight up refusing to ever kill a human being.
It is against the law to violate a direct order that is made in sound mind. If that order is to shoot at the enemy, then you must do it or go to jail. Simple as that. There are plenty of UCMJ articles detailing this. Such as:
Article 99 (Misbehavior before the enemy):
"(8) willfully fails to do his utmost to encounter, engage, capture, or destroy any enemy troops, combatants, vessels, aircraft, or any other thing, which it is his duty so to encounter, engage, capture, or destroy" |
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Sean G
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No they shouldnt, these days no matter what your MOS, you may have to defend yourself with a weapon against an enemy trying to kill you and your comrades. If you cant pull that trigger, you will die and your friends as well, you've become a Liability. |
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ally
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No, they shouldn't. Why join the military if you knew from the beginning that you will be trained for combat and that you know it's a possibility to use that training(whether it's during war or peace time)?
If you're seeking to make a difference, go join some other group...hopefully it won't be a cult or those anti-war protestors, or terrorist cells.
The armed forces are there to protect and serve by any means necessary. The last thing you need is a soldier getting soft or doubts him/herself when (s)he is faced to kill to protect themselves and the unit. So, before you or anyone decides to join, ask yourself what you are willing to sacrifice. |
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Abbie S
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i feel killing is wrong and i think im going into the Army wehn im older. But if killing means to make sure that our great grandkids are safe so be it. |
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Bob
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No. |
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Phoebe
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No.
I believe that there are Biblical principles found in passages such as I Corinthians 8 & 10 that teach us that if we do something against conscience, then we sin, even if our conscience is in error. This is implicitly taught here, not explicitly, ie. it is implied, not explicitly stated.
Also, I realize this is not the thrust of this passage, but James 4:17 says "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."
EDIT: In reading the responses of others, I am sad that hardly anyone took your question seriously or even tried to show Scriptural principle. People either argued the meaning of the 6th commandment or gave answers using human logic only. I thought it was a good question & searched high & low for the texts, even asking my pastor. |
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rance42
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No. |
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Cooter
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ALL KILLING IS WRONG BUT SO IS LETTING OTHERS BE KILLED. IF YOU KILL SOME ONE IN SELF DEFENSE OR DEFENSE OF OTHERS THE ACTION MAY BE WRONG BUT THE OUTCOME IS JUSTIFIED WHICH MAKES IT RIGHT.
NO ONE I KNOW JOINED THE ARMED SERVICES JUST SO THEY COULD GO AND KILL PEOPLE
BUT WILL IF THEY ARE FORCED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR COUNTRY.
IT REALLY DEPENDS ON HOW YOU PRECEIVE THE COMMANDMENT SHALL NOT KILL, KILLING IN WAR ISN'T NORMALLY MURDER. YOU KILL BUGS WHEN THEY BITE YOU, DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE GOING TO HELL?
I THINK ITS WRONG TO MURDER SOMEONE BUT PROTECTING YOUR COUNTRY AND FELLOW SOLDIERS AGAINST A THREAT, IN MY EYE'S ISN'T MURDER AT ALL. |
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robert43041
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I don't think so. You'll certainly hit a wall somewhere if you do. |
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Heather F
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No |
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ruehls47
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it depends on how you look at it, defending your country or unconscious murder |
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D squared
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NOPE |
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dhwtaz
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killing is and always will be wrong,but sometime you have to do things you don't want to do, if you dont think you could go there,it might be best to do something else,was in the marines in nam and i will never foget that part of my life. |
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Our Veterans Come First
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No. The job of the U.S. Military is to break things and kill people. "Conscientious Objectors" need not apply. |
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Army dog
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Would you eat meat if you think killing animals is wrong? |
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darrell m
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why would you the military is about death like it or not. |
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Bubba
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First, define what "kiling" is, I might have a better answer then.
As far as I know, Kiling is a dialect of the Spanish language. |
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Alan T
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I am a Quaker and believe that thou shall not kill, and be good to your neighbors so on and so forth but I served 4 years in the AF. I don't believe in killing others so I made sure that I took a job on the flight-line working on the jets rather than carrying a rifle around all day shooting at others. You do have choices when you volunteer to sign up for the service and that being said you should be able to take a job that doesn't require you to kill. I do recommend joining the service and believe that almost every one (women included) should serve for this grate nation this is what keeps us free! As we all know it is a persons free will to join or not to but think of the sacrifices made for your freedom over the years and decide weather you are being selfish by not joining. |
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Five42
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Yes, you should.
Not every job has you with a M16 and a bayonet ready to strike. So many desk jobs, so many safe jobs. If you have a good reason to join and you really want to: do it but pick a low level job, don't go infantry in the Army, be smart about how you feel. |
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fredimnotsure
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Well killing IS wrong, but if you look in the bible, God lead the Isrealites as well as many others to war and he let them win.
There are hundreds of other things you can do in the military besides kill other people. There is no verse i can give you, you have to decide for yourself if it is something you want to do or not. it is a very controversal issue |
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oh no it's ashley
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i dont think they should fight, but i do think they can be involved in the war like doing computer stuff and working on machinery for the war..... |
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