I refrained from commenting on the “just war” issue, and the very unlikely event that someone would be considered so high risk that incarceration would not be enough to keep society from harm. These ideas come from the CCC, and that is fine and well, but they do not stand up to close examination unless we are catholic.Commandment numero cinco: Thou shalt not kill.
Of course, there are legitimate situations where one may have to kill another person: War (if it is a “just” war), Self-defense or defense of another person, or executions (only for inmates who endanger society even while imprisoned)
Seriously?I know that it’s illegal. I was wondering what the Catholic opinion is.
Even should, let’s say, the man who killed someone close to you is just right next door, living the free life, enjoying the legal protection of some criminal higher-ups, and is just waiting for his next “assignment”?Killing for good can never be justifiable. That’s why we find in the Scriptures, “Vengence is mine sayeth the Lord”… that is, vengence (for whatever reason) does not belong to us Christians.
Call the police. Call them each and everyday. Write letters to your journalists who write about these topics. Join your neighborhood community in awareness of the problem. Go to the local government meetings, be involved in your area and make sure as many people know the information as possible.Even should, let’s say, the man who killed someone close to you is just right next door, living the free life, enjoying the legal protection of some criminal higher-ups, and is just waiting for his next “assignment”?
Sounds like something from a movie true but you never know depending on where you live.
Again, while my examples may be something out of a movie, I’m afraid yours is something out of Captain Planet. There’s a reason why I mentioned the legal protection bit didn’t I? I’m still not convinced that a really nasty lawyer can’t twist the law the protect the lawless.Call the police. Call them each and everyday. Write letters to your journalists who write about these topics. Join your neighborhood community in awareness of the problem. Go to the local government meetings, be involved in your area and make sure as many people know the information as possible.
But, go in there with some evidence. If someone killed another person, you better have some really good evidence they did. And, evidence does not mean, I just know it.
I can not respond to a person who is convinced that lawyers can not be trusted, and can on their own twist the law.Again, while my examples may be something out of a movie, I’m afraid yours is something out of Captain Planet. There’s a reason why I mentioned the legal protection bit didn’t I? I’m still not convinced that a really nasty lawyer can’t twist the law the protect the lawless.
Throw in bribery and corruption into the mix…
Please note that I never made any generalizing statements about lawyers. In fact, I have only presented scenarios with an evil lawyer in it. My point is not against lawyers themselves but the way the law of the land can be twisted in evil’s benefit.I can not respond to a person who is convinced that lawyers can not be trusted, and can on their own twist the law.
You do realize that the owner of this site is a lawyer?
Should I halt my seeking because of a sex scandal in your church?
You missed my point. Even an “evil lawyer” can not do a thing without others “in on it” to insure it happens. Many others.Please note that I never made any generalizing statements about lawyers. In fact, I have only presented scenarios with an evil lawyer in it. My point is not against lawyers themselves but the way the law of the land can be twisted in evil’s benefit.
This can even stretch further to politics. Do I have to show you how easily gay marriage laws are always on and off?
I said no such thing. I even threw in other factors such as corruption and bribery to the situation.So, you are still stating that evil lawyers have power on their own, single handedly.
Again, ever lived in a place where crime lords and gangs still exist? My city’s already had its own periods of that and we boast the lowest crime rate compared to the rest of the nation.I need some evidence for your position you keep repeating, but at least add more clarity to now.