[sparklite2]

They’re ceremonial, he’d say. Like tradition, ya know?

[CaptainAmiigaf]

There has been some discussion whether the commandment should read “THOU SHALT MURDER” as opposed to “THOU SHALT NOT KILL”.
In its travels, the people fleeing Egypt came upon a warlike people. They drew up their army as Moses told his people, “As long as my arms are raised to God, he will protect us.”
After a while, the Jewish forces held their ground but Moses felt his arms tire, as they slowly fell. God came to Moses and Moses arms were uplifted and the Jewish army carried the day.
Sadly, there comes a time an circumstance that the continuation of life requires the act of “KILL!”.
Without the SOLDIER the flag over the Vatican today could well have been the SWASTIKA. Also, I’m sure the Swiss Guards are not armed with “paint ball guns.”

[Stand Watch Listen]

They’re ceremonial, he’d say. Like tradition, ya know?

I do not think so!