Ep 56: Is murder wrong? What is murder? What is "justified" killing? What is harm?

The mind crime liberty show discusses the very relevant question of whether murder is wrong and if murder is wrong what makes it wrong.  Murders apparent wrongness tends to be more or less assumed and we investigate this assumption.  If one digs deeper "murder" is a key concept in almost all areas of philosophy, theology, history, war and ethics which is mostly just assumed as a starting point. If one removes this starting point (ie murder is wrong)  what then is the big deal about wars, genocides and abortions?  Why is it the case that certain organizations, namely the state, is allowed to "justly" murder someone.  What is the difference between murder and justified killing (ie an executioner or say a soldier).  Is there actually a distinction? 

What are the best and most persuasive arguments in favor of not killing/murdering others.  Why is it the case that its so weakly argued considering its alleged importance to all facets of life.  What do golden rule or Kantian type arguments miss? How do these ethical theories deal with outliers or exceptions? Is Divine command theory or natural law a more effective and persuasive argument?