It's perfectly possible. Romans 13 has much to say about governing authorities and being subject to them. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch for them to not interfere when the government is administring justice or fulfilling what they consider is its responsibility. I'm NOT saying that is it for sure, but it could be interpreted that way from Scripture.
The other thing is, as I understand it, it was one person who called the police. I don't know if that is a reflection of the philosophy of the whole community or not. Even if she acted on her own in violation of that, once the police were called, they were involved.
The other thing is, as I understand it, it was one person who called the police. I don't know if that is a reflection of the philosophy of the whole community or not. Even if she acted on her own in violation of that, once the police were called, they were involved.
But you do understand the moral depravity of the situation: "WE won't fight [and possibly die] to defend the lives of our loved ones, but we're more than happy to call in the police and let THEM fight [and possibly die] to defend the lives of our loved ones..."
It's perfectly possible. Romans 13 has much to say about governing authorities and being subject to them. It wouldn't be too much of a stretch for them to not interfere when the government is administring justice or fulfilling what they consider is its responsibility.
Romans 13 informs Anabaptist theology.