Don't get bent out of shape about the topic, please.

I am probably going to get flamed pretty bad for this post but I do not intend it to be mean or anti religious in any way, here it goes:

I am not really a religious person. I believe there is probably a higher power but I don't believe in organized religion(I have no real problem with it either). From what I have read of the different religions I believe in Buddhism the most but wouldn't call myself Buddhist. I believe faith should be something you figure out on your own and take the best parts you like, not to have only one taught to you. That being said....

I find it strange that Christians continue to break their first Commandment. They always seem to write it off as something else though. Jesus was a loving person who never meant anyone physical harm (at least nothing I have read) he seemed to always turn the other cheek instead of fighting. He was killed for his beliefs and he did not fight or struggle with the men who killed him. I understand he is the son of God so he knew he could come back but shouldn't that teach that killing is wrong no matter what the circumstances?

The midwest states which are largely practicing Christians send a high percentage of their population into the military. I don't understand how you teach killing is wrong but then promote war and military service. And not only do they teach that it is wrong but that it's a mortal sin.

The Christian churches has manipulated the bible and the Commandments to mean a lot of things, for instance gays are bad, blacks are bad, masturbation is bad, etc. etc. but I can't remember them ever standing up and saying no to a war. Is it that they think murder is ok if it's a person from another country? Or do you think their country is above their God?

I am not writing this to be flamed although I am pretty certain it will happen. I am just asking why Christians don't seem to adhere to their First Commandment and then twist the rest to fit their agenda?

If they do it for safety? Why? If they know they are going to heaven does it matter if someone kills them? If they retaliate and kill someone they commit a mortal sin and go to hell forever. So I would think most devout Christians would choose the first? If not, Why?

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