If we were at war and everyone was drafted, would you be able to kill?

Personally as a Christian, I feel that if worst came down to worst and there was another World War, then this would be the end. I know that Wars are predicted and it would be almost every man for themself, but at the same time I cannot imagine really having to be out there killing people unless I knew my life was endangered in some way as well. But for gentlemen especially out there, this is a Good thing to ponder about for sure.

I am kind of a patriot of my home country, so I think I would go into a fight for liberty. I am still quite young, so I am surely not prepared for killing a human being. Anyway, I think it would be easier to take somebodys life in the battle knowing that it's the only choice you have. Nowadays the battles are very different from what they used to be hundreds of years ago. Killing somebody isn't so personal anymore, you just shoot the people from the distance, you don't even get an eye contact with the person you are trying to kill. But exceptions also occur, so sometimes you would have to kill a man from close range, you'll see the person you're going to take life from and that's how it gets personal. I don't support killing, any type of violence, but it seems that it will still haunt the world for a long time.

I couldn't do it. I couldn't run away either...I have enough trouble trying to walk these days. Maybe they would find me a desk job? War is so pointless. When will people learn to just accept each others differences and stay on their own side of the fence...or else, sit down and work things out...not that that would be possible but people could agree to disagree. It's much more civilised.

Yes, if i had a choice it would be me or the enemy and i am sure that anyone would make the same choice. But i would rather that there will be no war at all. It is so scary to think of another world war happening. I think if ever there will be one, then maybe there will be no combat battle, because of the technology we have now.

Hi Andrew, this is a very thought provoking question.Persoanally, I am not able to watch violence on screen . I hate any kind of violence, so much so that I have never ever hit or spanked my children even when I was very angry with them.I would give vent to my anger by screaming at them lol, so, I would find it very difficult to handle this situation.But we all have self defence instincts and when we are desperate we are capable of doing things we never imagined we could, so, I guess I'd try my best to take care of myself...All the best

HI! If my country is at war and I must go fight for it, I think I will be able to kill, because if I don't then I or even worse some other will be killed from the enemy! I think every one, who has no choice will do the same thing, just because that is our instinct of self-preservation. You can not fight against your nature, maybe we are reasonable creature, but from inside we are animals, we are hunters!

Hi Andrew, I'm thinking that, as you say there would be no choice, but the very thought is hideous to me. I despise war and killing and would probable go to prison rather then face the draft. Mankind has been on the earth for millions of years and it seems we have learned nothing when it comes to how to deal with our fellow humans. I have seen religions agree with war and it sickens me to the core. Even within Christianity, God is often portrayed as a warrior or at least as agreeing with war and is the reason we have not moved beyond the caveman days in this way of thinking. Sorry for the rant. Blessings.

Only if it entailed shooting Barack Obama, all the other politicians, half of the Senate and half of Congress! LOL! Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija