"The way i see it, anyone who's willing to kill for their beliefs is a dangerous fanatic and should be kept securely in a padded cell.".

So says Blissfully ignorant. Does this apply to George W. ? "

I said anyone. That covers everyone. :0)

Anyone willing to die for their beliefs could probably do with some psychiatric help too. But, failing that, if they want to go and top themselves because God, or Allah, or the Easter Bunny told them too....fine, provided they don't take anyone else with them. As for whether it would be courageous of them to do so? In my opinion, no. Blind faith is the easy option. It's a lot more difficult to question, discuss, and reaffirm(or, indeed, abandon) your beliefs. And suicide is the easy option, too, especially if the individual is convinced of being blessed in the afterlife by virtue of their commiting suicide. It just leaves all the hurt for their family togo through. How brave is that? Just shuffling off this mortal coil and leaving all the pain for someone else to deal with?

And no, i wouldn't kill to defend my home, property, or country.
"Self-defense and defense of my loved ones is the only reason I would kill. "

I'm with GUEST on this one.