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Added important exemption for religious soldiers
In addition to various earthly prohibitions, the sixth<ref>[[Exodus]] 20:3-17 and [[Deuteronomy]] 5:6-21</ref> of the [[Ten Commandments]] forbids murder.
In addition to various earthly prohibitions, the sixth<ref>[[Exodus]] 20:3-17 and [[Deuteronomy]] 5:6-21</ref> of the [[Ten Commandments]] forbids murder.
However, it is generally acceptable for soldiers -- even religious ones -- to kill, in order to defend one's family, faith or country. For instance, see Matthew 10:34: "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." Also see Luke 12:49–53 and 14:25–33. Soldiers who kill or murder need not fear God's wrath.