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• Aggressor, Unjust — • According to the accepted teaching of theologians, it is lawful, in the defense of life or limb, of property of some importance, and of chastity, to repel violence with violence, even to the extent of killing an unjust assailant Catholic… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• You shall not murder — The Sixth Commandment, as translated by the Book of Common Prayer (1549). The image is from the altar screen of the Temple Church near the Law Courts in London. You shall not murder or You shall not kill, KJV Thou shalt not kill (LXX οὐ φονεύσεις …   Wikipedia

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• Self-Defense — • The right of a private person to employ force against any one who unjustly attacks his life or person, his property or good name Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Self Defense     Self Defense …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• Tyrannicide — • The killing of a tyrant, and usually is taken to mean the killing of a tyrant by a private person for the common good Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Tyrannicide     Tyrannicide …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Abortion — • Briefly defined as the loss of a fetal life. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Abortion     Abortion     † …   Catholic encyclopedia

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