[plusone]

I don't see your point. Moses ordered the killing of the 3000 levites, not God (at least according to that book of the Bible, which Moses wrote). I don't see how that is a strawman. And I have trouble seeing the difference between Moses and Osama. I"m sure in Osama"s twisted mind, he was following God's instruction by attacking the infidels. (At least the GOd as defined by their religion). My definition of murder is the purposeful taking of human life. (The exception is self defense when you are protecting yourself or your family). This is what Moses apparently did. And as one other poster pointed out, this wasn't the only occasion where Moses ordered the killing of non-combatants.

[jwalsh07]

My definition of murder is the purposeful taking of human life.

Well fortunately, you're neither Merriam or Webster.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

It is found in Exodus 32. God was going to destroy them all. It is worth rereading.

I have trouble seeing the difference between Moses and Osama

I don't but then I believe what the Bible says.

My definition of murder is the purposeful taking of human life. (The exception is self defense when you are protecting yourself or your family).

So the Bible isn't in tune with your view on murder. So your point is what?