Do all creatures have the absolute natural right to defend their lives?

This question was recently asked on a forum that I participate in and to my stunned disbelief, there were those who dissented.


Not only is it genetically coded at the DNA level but for those of you who for whatever reason have taken a pacifistic direction in life, the idea that Jesus taught pacifism is balderdash. The two millenniums that have passed between those words being spoken and our present understanding of those words have created a lot of misunderstanding.

The famous line about turning the other cheek was in reference to a grave insult of the time and limited to that alone. (at the time, a backhand across the right cheek in particular was a insult with dire consequences.) Not a violent physical attack. He told is fellows to go out and buy a sword if they did not have one. Defend yourself.

Also famously, the verses concerning JC telling his man to put up his sword had to do with suicidal nature of a confrontation with the Roman soldiers at that time and his plans being bollixed up. He didn't tell his man to toss it away or scold him for carrying one.

So if you believe any of the bull pucky that is so often cited as the pacifistic nature of Jesus and God, then you should re-read the relevant sections of the bible, do a historical study of the specific mores and code of ethics at the time and in particular, Jewish laws and social behavioral codes.

God, in the Old Testament was a not to be messed with. He did not change his character in the New Testament and Jesus did say he did not come to abolish The Law but rather to fulfill it. (fulfill prophecy)

To me, this stands as a Testament to Gods character of which legend has it we are fashioned. Jew and Gentile alike. That being said, Molon Labe.