I don't believe in denominations. I define myself simply as a Christian. The Greek and Hebrew words for the two things are different, and that's significant to me. One is forbidden, the other is at times commanded.
I do agree it's never something to be done lightly. Even someone who convinces of themselves of lofty reasons who goes against the will of God is sinning, but I see that as a brand of selfishness or at least self-centeredness.
The idea that Dumbledore was already dying is important to me in the Snape instance. It's still painful for the characters to go through, but in that case Snape is simply speeding the inevitable. Ah, well, I think the killing was a heavy thing for him.... it'll be interesting to see how it is all explained.
I do suspect that Snape has killed before, which is why Dumbledore let the task fall to him. He's been through the process, and understands the weight of the matter and how to recover from the spiritual blow. It seemed important to spare Draco who is in a more delicate position from the weight of murder.
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I do agree it's never something to be done lightly. Even someone who convinces of themselves of lofty reasons who goes against the will of God is sinning, but I see that as a brand of selfishness or at least self-centeredness.
The idea that Dumbledore was already dying is important to me in the Snape instance. It's still painful for the characters to go through, but in that case Snape is simply speeding the inevitable. Ah, well, I think the killing was a heavy thing for him.... it'll be interesting to see how it is all explained.
I do suspect that Snape has killed before, which is why Dumbledore let the task fall to him. He's been through the process, and understands the weight of the matter and how to recover from the spiritual blow. It seemed important to spare Draco who is in a more delicate position from the weight of murder.
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