Survey: Christians and Torture

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. I’d love to compile your thoughts (anonymous, of course) and get an idea of what my fellow disciples of Jesus believe on this currently volatile and important issue of torture. There are only 18 questions. My target audience here is Christians. If you do not consider yourself a Christian, please feel free to complete the survey. There is one question very specific followers of Jesus, so you can simply skip over that one. Your take on torture would be appreciated. Thank you so much!

How would you define torture? In only a couple sentences, please give your definition of torture. If you simply wish to paste in the Merriam-Webster definition of torture, the UN Convention, Geneva Convention, etc., please feel free. I will understand you are in agreement with the definition.

What do you think of Enhanced or Harsh Interrogation? For a look at enhanced/harsh interrogation, read over this article from abcnews.com: http://bit.ly/LbrNe. You are not limited to that source for your understanding of harsh interrogation. But with respect to the CIA, listed in the article are specific techniques considered by the CIA as enhanced interrogation.
Enhanced interrogation is torture
Enhanced interrogation is not torture

What do you consider waterboarding? If you do not know what waterboarding is, the article mentioned in the prior question gives a definition that should be helpful.
Torture
Enhanced interrogation, but not torture
Neither torture or enhanced interrogation

Can you think of a situation or set of circumstances where you believe the use of torture, either by yourself or some other person or group, is justified?
Yes, without a doubt
Yes; I'm sure there is a rare, extreme case
Never

Can you think of a situation or set of circumstances where you believe the use of enhanced or harsh interrogation, either by yourself or some other person or group, is justified?
Yes, without a doubt
Yes; I'm sure there is a rare, extreme case
Never

Who would be justified using torture and/or enhanced interrogation techniques? (You may choose more than one response.) If you answered Yes to either or both of the above questions, then consider for your response here that there happens to be a situation that falls within the scope of what you believe would justify the use of torture or enhanced interrogation.
Government authorities (e.g. CIA, FBI)
Military personnel, high in the hierarchy
Military personnel, average troops
Police force
Other public officials and citizens
Private citizens
No one

Which of the following statements regarding war do you feel most closely matches your personal beliefs? (You may select more than one.)
War is necessary in this current era and we Christians must support any war our countries are involved in.
Only wars waged by the United States of America are just.
Any war waged by the United States of America is just.
If there is a just and righteous cause for a war, we Christians must support that war.
There are no just or righteous wars. War is always wrong. Christians must never support a war.

Do you believe the Scriptures contain justification or rationale for, or advocates, the use of violence or force by Christians?
In the Old Testament
In the New Testament
In both the Old and New Testaments
No, not in the Scriptures

If you answered with either OT, NT or both to the last question, can you give references for passages you believe are examples?

Do you believe we need to be suspicious of all Muslims?
Yes
If a Muslim individual gives us reason to be suspicious, then we should watch all Muslims.
If a Muslim individual gives us reason to be suspicious, then we should watch only the individual.
No.
We should be suspicious of everyone, regardless of their religious practice.

Complete this sentence: Islam is a religion of:
peace.
violence.
diverse people with diverse beliefs, but the majority are peaceful.
diverse people with diverse beliefs, but the majority are violent.
people wanting to see Christianity die.

Would you ever torture someone?
Yes
No

What denomination or legacy do you embrace?
Reformed Baptist, Presbyterian
Baptist
Roman Catholic
Adventist
Pentacostal
Church of Christ
Anabaptist, Mennonite
Emerging or Emergent
Non-denominational

Approximately how long would you say you have been a Christian (a follower or disciple of Jesus)?
Less than 12 months
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
31-40 years
More than 40 years

Around how old (or young) are you?
Under 10
10-13
14-18
19-22
23-30
31-40
41-55
56-75
Over 75

What is your military status?
Currently enlisted or in combat
Was enlisted or in combat in the past, but no longer
Never a member of the military, but considering joining
Never a member of the military, and will not join

What is your ethnicity?
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
White
Asian
Latino or Hispanic

Politically, what party or platform to you align yourself with, if any?
Democratic
Republican
Green
Libertarian
Registered Independent

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http://g220.lifewithchrist.org/ jeff

I had trouble answering the question about whether I would torture someone; does playing the banjo count?
http://g220.lifewithchrist.org/ jeff

I had trouble answering the question about whether I would torture someone; does playing the banjo count?
http://www.schleitheim.com/ Eddie

Hey Jeff. I hear you. Reluctant torture, eh. I do that to my family when I try to play mandolin
http://www.schleitheim.com Eddie

Hey Jeff. I hear you. Reluctant torture, eh. I do that to my family when I try to play mandolin