Quote:
Originally Posted by RichieLion
Genesis 9:6
New International Version (NIV)
“Whoever sheds human blood,
by humans shall their blood be shed;
for in the image of God
has God made mankind.
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If you read that very carefully, what is said is that if a human (man, women, etc.,) sheds your blood, then you can shed theirs, for you are made in the image of G-d and have the right to protect yourself and your family. In the old days, that also included your possessions.