2006-06-09 14:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Linda C at the PO 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I would say that He endorses it.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Romans 13:1-4
However, that doesn't mean that God wants people to be put to their death for crimes without being shown mercy and compassion first.
"For merciless judgment will come to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. James 2:13
2006-06-09 14:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Martin S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Genesis 9:5-6
"And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too. I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man. Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God, has God made man.
2006-06-09 21:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He says we must answer to man's law in this world.
He also allowed Moses many rules that included the death penalty. So I suppose He's for it.
2006-06-09 21:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus stated "those without sin cast the first stone" therefore I feel he is against the death penalty.
2006-06-09 21:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by rainbowflyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is pro as says in Numbers 35: 16-21-"If a man strikes someone with an iron object so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. Or if anyone has a stone in his hand that could kill, and he strikes someone so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. Or if anyone has a wooden object in his hand that could kill, and he hits someone so that he dies, he is a murderer; the murderer shall be put to death. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death; when he meets him, he shall put him to death. If anyone with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so that he dies or if in hostility he hits him with his fist so that he dies, that person shall be put to death; he is a murderer. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him. (NIV)
2006-06-09 21:42:15 · answer #5 · answered by Princess Nisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cain killed his brother Able. God put a mark on Cain warning no one to kill Cain. Therefore, we can conclude God is against the capital punishment.
2006-06-09 21:27:53 · answer #6 · answered by Yahoo Sux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You clearly have not read the Old Testament. Yeah, He's definately pro.
2006-06-09 21:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probably pro,
with that eye for an eye and all....
2006-06-09 21:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "Thou shalt not kill" pretty much covers it - he values every human life
2006-06-09 21:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by trace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋