The Fifth Commandment
‘You shall not kill.’
What are we commanded by the fifth Commandment?
We are commanded to treat all human life as sacred from the moment of conception to natural death and to avoid anything that could harm or endanger any human life.
What does the fifth Commandment forbid?
It forbids all intentional killing, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, aggression, cruelty, anger, quarrelling, hatred and revenge and words that injure; also scandal and bad example because they can lead to the injury and spiritual death of our neighbour’s soul.
Do we have the right to prevent an unjust aggressor inflicting harm on us or on others?
We do have the right to prevent an unjust aggressor inflicting harm. Legitimate defence can also be a grave duty for whoever is responsible for the lives of others or the common good.
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