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Is Capital Punishment Still Biblical?  

reallysaved
(Jean Sanders)
3/29/2006 5:43 pm

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Now that we live in the Age of Grace, in New Testament times, is capital punishment still Biblical?
Yes
No
In some circumstances (please elaborate)
CLASSYLADY23834
(Carol )

3/29/2006 9:50 pm

Hey, woman! My vote is ABSOLUTELY! I believe in redemption and reclamation...but I believe that God-ordained laws exist, too. Do the crime, do the time...or in this case pay the penalty, even death. I believe there are convicted murderers with Christ...those who came to him while in prison awaiting death. They are saved eternally, but not from the consequence of their act in this life.

I couldn't go to be tonight without looking for your recent post and dropping you a line!
Carol

reallysaved
(Jean Sanders)

3/30/2006 4:04 am

    Quoting CLASSYLADY23834:
    Hey, woman! My vote is ABSOLUTELY! I believe in redemption and reclamation...but I believe that God-ordained laws exist, too. Do the crime, do the time...or in this case pay the penalty, even death. I believe there are convicted murderers with Christ...those who came to him while in prison awaiting death. They are saved eternally, but not from the consequence of their act in this life.

    I couldn't go to be tonight without looking for your recent post and dropping you a line!
    Carol
Carol, I honestly don't know what is right and wrong here. I respect your point of view, though. And thanks for feeling the need to stop by. I think you are wonderful! Be blessed!

Sarridrina
(Julie )
15 posts 

3/30/2006 9:17 am

I believe that yes it is what is right and prudent at points to use the death penalty. there are actual people walking this earth without a conscience. the only way rehabilitation can happen is through a knowlege that you have done wrong. not just being told you have done wrong. and to leave someone in a prison cell for the remainder of their days is crule and inhumane. but also sometimes nessisary. but in those cases it is also a drain upon sociaty as a whole. those that I believe should be put to death are serial murderers, serial rapists, and serial child molesters. However, if they have had a dramatic change within themselves that is known beyond a shadow of a doubt is genuine they should be allowed to live. (i cant believe i said that in referance to a child molester lol) God is a God of the possible. and anything is possible. but to allow those people walk the earth will only cause more harm to those around them.

reallysaved
(Jean Sanders)

3/30/2006 3:47 pm

    Quoting Sarridrina:
    I believe that yes it is what is right and prudent at points to use the death penalty. there are actual people walking this earth without a conscience. the only way rehabilitation can happen is through a knowlege that you have done wrong. not just being told you have done wrong. and to leave someone in a prison cell for the remainder of their days is crule and inhumane. but also sometimes nessisary. but in those cases it is also a drain upon sociaty as a whole. those that I believe should be put to death are serial murderers, serial rapists, and serial child molesters. However, if they have had a dramatic change within themselves that is known beyond a shadow of a doubt is genuine they should be allowed to live. (i cant believe i said that in referance to a child molester lol) God is a God of the possible. and anything is possible. but to allow those people walk the earth will only cause more harm to those around them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment here. I appreciate your words. I am not sure where I stand, but maybe the comments here will cause me to make up my mind!

Tropical_Guy
(Dennis Thompson)

4/1/2006 11:09 pm

I believe in the death penalty. I believe if there is absolutely no doubt it should be carried out swiftly. Within 6 weeks of arrest. There is alot of death in the bible attributed to righteous vs unrighteous.

levs_514
1408 posts 

4/3/2006 7:23 pm

I am caught off-guard. But the Bible said, " The autorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted......... For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong.... But if you do wrong, be afraid , for he does not bear the sword for nothing." ROMANS 13:1c, 3a, 4b ( NIV ).

" We are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a

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