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I was talking about myself. I know what stealing is and I know it's wrong. And I wouldn't be able to reinterpret Gods word on the matter to suit my own book - even when I steal.
He won't let me.
But you could use it for the purpose of killing? Many have used their religion to justify any action they want. These are just examples from the OT, I won't even get started on Islam. There is no moral high ground due to religion. Because anyone can use their interpretation against yours. Look at what occured in Ireland for years.
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Exodus 32:27
Then he said to them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Each man strap a sword to his side. Go back and forth through the camp from one end to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor.' "
From the mouth of Moses. Religion justifying murder
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Esther 9:5
The Jews struck down all their enemies with the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did what they pleased to those who hated them
Are you saying the jews were not justified for killing in the name of their god?
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Acts 7:24
He saw one of them being mistreated by an Egyptian, so he went to his defense and avenged him by killing the Egyptian
About Moses again, man this guy loved to kill people.
Sorry but I just don't believe that your individual belief justifies your actions or makes you any more moral than anyone else.