The Mainstreamness and Perspective of Religions Against the Prohibition of Massacre
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The concept of a ban on massacres in the context of major religions has a major impact on shaping the morals and ethics of its people. We can investigate the perspective of a ban on massacre in every scripture of religions, such as Islam, Christianity, Hindus, Buddhists, and Jews.
In Islam, the prohibition of massacres is affirmed in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam. The Quran prohibits murder in general, except under certain circumstances, such as to defend themselves or to fight evil.
Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:32) says: "Whoever kills a man except for killing another man or making damage on earth, it is as if he has killed all mankind. And whoever saves one soul, it is as if he saves all mankind.
This verse confirms that murder is a great sin equivalent to killing all men. This is because every human being is a noble creature and created by Allah.
The Hadith of Sahih Bukhari also prohibits the killing of women and children, even in a state of war. Whoever kills a warrior is not because he himself fights, he will not smell the scent of heaven. This Hadith teaches that murder, even in a state of war, must be done fairly and in accordance with Islamic law.
In Christian teaching, the prohibition of massacres is also confirmed in the Gospel, the scripture of Christianity. The Gospel teaches the importance of respecting life and condemning improper acts of violence.
Matthew (5:21-22) reads: "You have heard to our ancestors: 'Do not kill,' and 'Whoever kills, will be held accountable before the judgment.' But I tell you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be held accountable before the judiciary.
 The existence of the teaching that the prohibition of murder applies not only to acts of physical murder, but also to acts of incorrect violence, such as anger and hatred.
In Hindus, the prohibition of massacres is affirmed in the Bhagavad Gita, the scripture of Hinduism. The Bhagavad Gita teaches that all living beings are part of Brahman, the universal consciousness. Therefore, murder is an unjustified act.
Bhagavad Gita, Chapter II, Sloka 19 reads: "Whoever thinks that the soul can kill, and whoever thinks that the soul can be killed, both are mistaken. The soul can never kill, and can never be killed".
This chapter teaches that murder is an act that is impossible, because the soul is eternal and indestructible.
In the perspective of Buddhism, the ban on massacres is affirmed in the Dhammapada, the scripture of Buddhism. Dhammapada teaches the importance of love and compassion to all living beings.
Dhammapada, Stanza 129 reads: "All lives are not afraid of the ordinary. Understand this, and stop killing. Who knows the nature of life will not kill.
teaching that all living beings have a fear of death. Therefore, we must respect the lives of all living beings.
In Jewish teachings, the prohibition of massacres is affirmed in the Torah, the holy book of the Jewish religion. The Torah teaches that all living beings are God's creation and must be respected.
Exodus (20:13) reads: "Do not kill".
This verse is one of the Ten Commandments given to Moses. Then the Talmud Law also taught that murder is a great sin equivalent to the destruction of the world.
Every major religion affirms the prohibition of massacres as a moral and ethical principle. Their scriptures teach the importance of respecting life and condemning improper acts of violence. In permeating this teaching, each religious community is expected to uphold the values of humanity, peace and tolerance, which are the foundation for a just and harmonious society.
The existence of a Prohibition of massacres in major religions has some important implications. Each of these prohibitions asserts that all living things, including humans, have the right to live. That teaches the importance of respecting life and condemns improper acts of violence, such as killing civilians, women and children.
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