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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

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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.

• 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.
• Provide at least 1 "scholarly" reference and 1 scripture in support of the question