Topic: Self-Defense/Defense of Others and the Bible

In 1987, Florida became a "shall issue" concealed carry state, which opened a floodgate of states who adopted similar laws. Currently, all 50 states allow some form of concealed carry. This has brought attention to many theories of self-defense and defense of others.

Please discuss the following:

Define the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws.

Discuss the concept of self-defense as it appears in the Bible.

Can one reconcile saving his/her own life at the expense of another's life from a biblical standpoint? Compare the Bible's teachings on self-defense and murder.

Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 5, and your replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week.

Topic: Crimes in the Bible

Pick a crime that is described in the Bible and discuss the following:

Elements of the crime as it is presented in the Bible.

How it compares to the modern equivalent (if there is no modern crime equivalent then pick the closest modern crime).

How does it compare to the equivalent crime in your home state?

Discuss the sin/crime concept - "all crimes are sin, but not all sins are crimes" - and the effect this might have on punishment.

Note: There are plenty of crimes described in the Bible so please be unique and do not discuss a crime that a fellow student has already begun discussing.

Topic: Terrorism Suppression and Freedom

Please answer/discuss the following:

Do you believe attempts to prevent terrorism have resulted in a significant diminution of freedoms for Americans? If so, can it be justified?
Proposed: Although there are many types of terrorism, the primary concern for the United States in recent years has been radical Islam, which isn't necessarily another country to fight. From a biblical perspective, can the laws mentioned earlier in this prompt be justified as necessary to fighting this threat?