"Ray, I would be interested in hearing your views on self...

"Ray, I would be interested in hearing your views on self-defense and when / if lethal force is acceptable when it relates to crime. If someone is about to kill you, can you shoot them? What about if they are stealing your car? Or about to rape someone?" J Diver

The issue of pacifism and self defense (for the Christian) is a matter of conscience. I wouldn't consider myself to be a pacifist, although some may think I am a part-pacifist, if there can be such a thing--because I have allowed peopl...