Thoughts and Prayer.

[patience0830]

That's good tangible advice right there, helps stop the replay in the mind and keeps facts clear and consistant for later.

Yup. Memory is fallable. Studies have shown that the more often you bring a memory to mind, the more often it changes. And usually to the rememberer's benefit. Written evidence, video, audio doesn't change and you can refer to it for testimony.

 

[gregr]

Prayer buddy, lot`s of intense and fervent prayer. That and knowing what was said upstream, that the Commandment says thou shalt not murder, is with the understanding that we`re justified to use force to defend our lives, that`s not murder. God bless...

 

[LP1]

Prayer buddy, lot`s of intense and fervent prayer. That and knowing what was said upstream, that the Commandment says thou shalt not murder, is with the understanding that we`re justified to use force to defend our lives, that`s not murder. God bless...

While I'm fine with self defense and hope for the best for the OP, using the bible to defend it is disingenuous. See Matthew 5:38-40 regarding turning the other cheek. Religious hypocrisy like this is why I have nothing but scorn for organized religion.

 

[Bugzilla]

Maybe talk to a priest.
But I must say this post is a major red flag.
I am very distressed and want a big gun!
Go talk to a priest! Don’t do anything irrational!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Maybe talk to a priest.
But I must say this post is a major red flag.
I am very distressed and want a big gun!
Go talk to a priest! Don’t do anything irrational!

My impression was that his gun is now "evidence" and he wants to replace it.

 

[KG1]

While I'm fine with self defense and hope for the best for the OP, using the bible to defend it is disingenuous. See Matthew 5:38-40 regarding turning the other cheek. Religious hypocrisy like this is why I have nothing but scorn for organized religion.

My interpretation of those verses is predicated on the phrase "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" as the context, meaning to act in retribution and with vengeance. In such instances the scripture teaches that one should metaphorically turn the other cheek instead (de-escalate). IMHO it doesn't specifically prohibit the act of self defense.

 

[Lwright]

If one doesn't have a sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one. Prayers for the OP.