Thou Shalt Not Kill - Except......?

Yes this is an absolute law.
Our experience in war has taught us that humans are not well suited to killing. In some cases veterans of war return changed fundamentally after killing for their country. Obviously killing is not in our nature and if left unassaulted is something that will not happen. God law seems to fit nicely with our own instincts in this case so it should be a naturally easy command to follow and in most cases is.
Nothing like the breaking of this law has been so large a factor in helping us learn of good and evil. Killing is the most unforgiving act in term of the victim.
God prefers that we forgive all trespasses. How can one forgive if one is dead. The soul can and does but it leaves lessons unlearned and experiences unfelt by the victim and may force a resurrection for this soul. I base this on a biblical passage that place the age of man at 120.
I confess that my views, on resurrection, at this point in time are in flux and confirmation of this position would be appreciated.Regards
DL

Perhaps this is why Jesus had issues with the Church of the day. He saw many issues that needed clarification. He knew from the beginning of His ministry that He was going to shake the foundation "the old writings" of the Church. He dared interpret these works in a different way. Hence the crucifiction.
A further possibility is that we have misinterpreted the passages that you speak of. Perhaps a revue of these is something we could look at. Please supply.Regards
DL

Exactly.
These examples are the exact type of statements that Jesus had come to "tear down"
His non violent views are well known. He wanted to turn the Church from exclusion to inclusion.Regards
DL

One could say that Chritianity started with the birth of Jesus.
If man has two natures, and he does, the political nature and a spiritual nature, we can say that religion was born with the first man.Regards
DL