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Homicide We are prohibited from committing homicide. We are prohibited from killing a human being, even a baby in the womb of its mother (except in the extreme measure of saving the life of the mother). If it comes to "kill or be killed", regardless of the consequences, we are not permitted to commit murder. This means that if one is told to kill somebody or else face being killed (or having a loved one injured or killed), we are not permitted to kill. If one is being pursued, or sees another in danger of their life, we are permitted to interfere with the pursuer. However, one must be very careful to do everything possible to avoid homicide, even in this instance. Mercy killing (euthanasia) and suicide are considered murder, and is therefore forbidden. Capital punishment (when applied righteously) is commanded by God, and is not considered murder - execution is the only permissible blood penalty.
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