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Question
Hi,
I would like to know your opinion in regards to the issue of "is it moral to use force to protect property" and to what extent do you believe that the use of force is justifible when protecting private property?
Any help is appretiated
Thanks in advance,
Jorge
Based on the teachings of Jesus, the founder of Human Rights, who taught that if someone tries to take your cloak (modern shirt or clothes), you should give them your coat also, it is not moral to use force to protect property. I am the first to admit I haven't always lived up to that. Martin Luther King, Jr. was giving a speech once and someone jumped up on the stage and hit him hard with their fist, knocking him down--King got up and offered his hand and asked if he would like to join him on stage. Thus King literally turned the other cheek on the spur of the moment, something only very rarely done.
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Richard Aberdeen
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Author and songwriter; owner of Freedom Tracks Records, Nashville, Tennessee. Published three books available online at www.RichardAberdeen.com Can answer questions regarding the difference between Christianity and the historical Jesus and the differences between Christianity and what the Bible actually says. Extensive background in the Bible and biblical historical cultures. Lifetime student of history, biography and general sciences. Major sources of study include Encyclopedia Britannica, the Bible, Will Durant and many different world and American historians.
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Hands on experience helping the homeless. Have done extensive research on Human and Civil Rights, major historical figures relating to such and how Human Rights relate to the modern American experience. Author of 3 books and over 75 released songs.
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Self-educated; Extensive studies in Bible, ancient history, American history, general sciences and related studies; main sources include Encyclopedia Britannica, Will Durant and many different world and American historians. Information available at: www.RichardAberdeen.com
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