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Violence - a Christian perspective


When Jesus was arrested, one of his followers tried to defend him through violence. While that might seem a natural human reaction, Jesus rebuked him with the famous saying that those who employ violence against others will themselves die by violence.
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Matthew 26:51-52 (KJV)

 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.

 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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