The Declaration of Independence is a famous document for many reasons. It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. As time went by, the ideas Jeffersonâs words âall men are created equalâ grew in importance.
Romans 12:19 (DBY) not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
Answer: The Old Testament records God killing multitudes of people, and some people want to believe this makes Him a murderer. The misconception that killing and murder are synonymous is partially based on the King James mistranslation of the sixth commandment, which reads, Thou shalt not kill (Exodus 20:13).urder is the premeditated, unlawful taking of a life, whereas killing is, more generally, the taking of a life. The same Law that forbids murder permits killing in self-defense (Exodus 22:2). In order for God to commit murder, He would have to act unlawfully.