As civilians I believe we are not always called to take up swords and fight back. What I’m about to say is a fine line. We are to have militaries and inflict justice. Because God is a God of justice, but I think when Jesus said love our enemies, we are to do so. For example, if you capture a criminal you are to examine if the crime is worthy of death or imprisonment and also if the person deserves a second chance. But we are to still treat others according to the Bible. If they deserve the death penalty, do so in a humane way. Not torturing them for torturing others. But I still believe the death penalty is necessary because God believes in the death penalty. But also God gives us second and third chances and we should do that for people too. But I believe following Jesus doesn’t mean at this time we lay down weapons. I think it is a necessary part of this world. But for everyday people we are to love our enemies especially when no crime is committed. But depending on the nature of the sin, we owe it to ourselves to call the police, defend our family when applicable, and let justice fall.
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