2264. Love toward oneself remains a fundamental principle of morality. Therefore it is legitimate to insist on respect for one’s own right to life. Someone who defends his life is not guilty of murder even if he is forced to deal his aggressor a lethal blow:
If a man in self-defense uses more than necessary violence, it will be unlawful: whereas if he repels force with moderation, his defense will be lawful…. Nor is it necessary for salvation that a man omit the act of moderate self-defense to avoid killing the other man, since one is bound to take more care of one’s own life than of another’s.
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175. In what does the mission of the Apostles consist?
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
576. Is it possible to pray always?
342. Are all obliged to get married?
390. What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit?
20. What is the Canon of Scripture?
268. What is the effect of Confirmation?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Who was Hezekiah in the Bible and how does his story teach us about the importance of trusting God?
How to Avoid the Temptation of Lust and Adultery (Proverbs 5:3-6)
How does Ruth’s story teach us about integrity and honesty?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
