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Single Idea 6825

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 1. Causing Death]

Full Idea

Do not kill except for a just cause.

Gist of Idea

Do not kill except for a just cause

Source

Mohammed (The Koran [c.622], Ch.25)

Book Reference

Mohammed: 'The Koran', ed/tr. Dawood,N.J. [Penguin 1968], p.209


A Reaction

Slippery slope! I can see that pleasure would not be a just cause, and ensuring the entry of all humanity to paradise might be one, but I find the area in between a little unclear. The Koran seems to allow you to decide for yourself.