I told her that I thought she was cute and ended up kissing her in a van. Her boyfriend was in the back of the van. I found this out when I felt someone hit me full-fisted against my face. I didn t feel fear or anger, only shock and surprise that someone had hit me. He got out of the van like he was going to draw on me and everyone gathered around for the fight.
Every instinct cries out for shooting the attempted murderer.
I would probably do just that, but it would conflict with my conviction for not killing. I suppose Christ knew it would be too much to ask of us to love everyone as much as our own children. However, I believe this conflicting instinct is the cause for many of us from our best convictions in general. We pursue wealth for the sake of our children and consequently this money becomes the root of all evil. Now, I must not pass judgment against those who chose to fight for their country.