Discussion Board Threads for Lady Taylor

Forum 4 (Module 5)

Topic: Self-Defense/Defense of Others and the Bible

In 1987, Florida became a "shall issue" concealed carry state, which opened a floodgate of states who adopted similar laws. Currently, all 50 states allow some form of concealed carry. This has brought attention to many theories of self-defense and defense of others.

Please discuss the following:

• Define the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws.
• Discuss the concept of self-defense as it appears in the Bible.
• Can one reconcile saving his/her own life at the expense of another's life from a biblical standpoint? Compare the Bible's teachings on self-defense and murder.

Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 5, and your replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same module/week.

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Forum 5 (Module 6)

Topic: Crimes in the Bible

Pick a crime that is described in the Bible and discuss the following:

• Elements of the crime as it is presented in the Bible.
• How it compares to the modern equivalent (if there is no modern crime equivalent then pick the closest modern crime).
• How does it compare to the equivalent crime in your home state?
• Discuss the sin/crime concept – "all crimes are sin, but not all sins are crimes" – and the effect this might have on punishment.

Note: There are plenty of crimes described in the Bible so please be unique and do not discuss a crime that a fellow student has already begun discussing.

Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 6, and your replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same assigned module/week.

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Forum 6 (Module 7)

Topic: Terrorism Suppression and Freedom

Please answer/discuss the following:

• Do you believe attempts to prevent terrorism have resulted in a significant diminution of freedoms for Americans? If so, can it be justified?
• Proposed: Although there are many types of terrorism, the primary concern for the United States in recent years has been radical Islam, which isn't necessarily another country to fight. From a biblical perspective, can the laws mentioned earlier in this prompt be justified as necessary to fighting this threat?

Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 7, and your replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of the same assigned module/week.