self defense

I've always been somewhat confused on this question. On the one hand, the WLC says "The duties required in the sixth commandment are...to preserve the life of ourselves and others... by just defense thereof against violence" and that "The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are "the...

I have talked a good amount with my boss and his friends who are muslim. They purport the idea of jihad to be the same as resistance in terms of self defense. Also how, in doing so, they cant go "beyond the limts". Whatever that means. So i was reading up a bit on Islamic history and the Qur'an...

Can we discuss the Christians right to self defense, and the legitimacy of Christian rebellion to unjust governments. Hypothetical question: would it be legitimate for Christians in the US, or Europe to take up arms (by whatever means) against an illegitimate government that both oppresses...