The 5th Commandment

( You shall not kill ) ( Exodus 20:12 )

The 5th commandment forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful, doing anything with the intention of indirectly bringing about a persons death; the intentional destruction of human life.

Dos

1. Respect for human life Love towards one-self remains a fundamental principle of morality. Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the movement of conception. The embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other human being. 2. Respect for the dignity of persons We must take reasonable care of our life and physical health The dying should be given attention and care to help them live last moments in dignity and peace. The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, in faith and hope of the Resurrection. 3. Safeguarding Peace To correct vices and maintain justice Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your father who is in heaven. There must be serious prospects of success

Should make equitable provision for those who for the reasons of conscience refuse to bear arms. Non-combatants, wounded soldiers and prisoners must be respected and treated humanely.

Donts

1. You shall not kill 2. Do not slay the innocent and the righteous 3. You shall not kill the embryo by abortion 4. Shall not cause the newborn to perish. 5. We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives.

Sins 1. Legitimate defense The legitimate defense of persons and societies is not an exception to the prohibition against the murder of the innocent that constitutes intentional killing. The act of self-defense can have a double effect the preservation of ones own life; and the killing of the aggressor. The one is intended, the other is not. 2. Intentional homicide The Fifth Commandment forbids direct and intentional killing as gravely sinful. The murderer and those who cooperate voluntarily in murder commit a sin that cries out to heaven for vengeance.

3. Abortion Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception. From the first moment of his existence, a human being must be recognized as having the right of a person among which is the inviolable right of every innocent being to life. 4. Euthanasia Those who lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect. Sick or handicapped persons should be helped to lead lives as normal as possible. 5. Suicide If suicide is committed with the intention of setting an example, especially to the young, it also takes on the gravity of scandal. Voluntary cooperation in suicide is contrary to the moral law. 6. Scandal Scandal is an attitude or behaviour which leads to another to do evil. The person who gives scandal becomes his neighbours tempter. He damages virtue and integrity he may even draw his brother into spiritual death. Scandal is a grave offense if by deed or omission another is deliberately led into a grave offense. 7. Kidnapping Kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority. This may be done for ransom or in furtherance of another crime, or in connection with a child custody dispute. Terrorism Threats Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition.

Torture Torture is the act of inflicting severe pain (whether physical or psychological) as a means of punishment, revenge, forcing information or a confession, or simply as an act of cruelty. Throughout history, torture has taken on a wide variety of forms, and has often been used as a method of political re-education, interrogation, punishment, and coercion.

Church Teachings The church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life. The church always taught the duty of clemency and mercy The church permits cremation provided that if does not demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body. The church insistently urges everyone to prayer and to action so that the divine Goodness may free us from the ancient bondage of war. The church and human reason both assert the permanent validity of the moral law during armed conflict.

In brief: In Gods hand is the life of every living things and the breath of all mankind. ( Job 12:90 )

Report In Christian Morality (RE2)

( The 5th Commandment )

Submitted by: Group V

Submitted to: Mrs. Mercado