Here is what the Bible say about the death penalty:
Chaps 19-20 of Leviticus, and Chap 21,22 of Deuteronomy clearly states that the Death penalty has 2 objectives (1) To put fear in the hearts of evil doers, and to ELIMINATE them.
According to Jesus, God's laws should last ( Mat 5:17,18). But, that the agrieved party may forgive the criminal.
Romans 13:4, governments are given the authority--by God himself--to impose the "sword" or death penalty.
But, what did politicians--at the instigation of Christendom--do?
They misinterpreted the Bible--stessing only on the aspect of love and forgiveness--and abolished the death penalty. They reasoned that coz death penalty does not deter criminals, it is useless and even cruel. They conviniently forgot the other purpose--elimination of the wicked.
And, what have we got? Serial killers, senseless murders,. etc.
Break or dilute God'
2006-07-22
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