The Encyclopedia of Religion states: “The early church fathers, including Tertullian and Origen, affirmed that Christians were constrained from taking human life, a principle that prevented them from participating in the Roman army. ”
Teatmeteos The Encyclopedia of Religion ütleb: „Algkiriku - isad, kaasa arvatud Tertullianus ja Origenes, kinnitasid, et kristlastel pole lubatud võtta inimese elu, ning see põhimõte takistas neid teenimast Rooma armees. ”