The abolition of Death Penalty a violation of God's law? What happened, & what is happening?

Question

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'

Politicians have broken God's law on death penalty. Religious leaders have misinterpreted the Bible.

What do you think?

No one has answered satisfactorily yet. The question--again, again, and again--do many countries who abolished God's law on Death Penalty violate the principles/ or intention of that law?

Answer 1

We need the dealth penalty and stricter laws so that more people who deserve it, get it. Then it will work.

Answer 2

The answers that you are looking for can only be found in the Bible. This is a very sensitive subject to me and I could go on and on about it. Things that one may think is right while the government has proclaimed them wrong...It is a never ending story. What is happening? I believe that the end is near, but everyone says that no man will ever know when Christ will return. The Bible does however tell the signs that would come before Christ. If you can't open a Bible read it, see what is happening, and live by God's law without breaking the law. I do not ridicule other beliefs...I believe that all positive paths lead to God. May God bless you and I wish you luck in your study of the Bible.



I fully agree with you. My sister, my father and I discuss this often. Not many listen and think that we are out of our minds. I don't know how everyone else is able to deny these things. These are the things that need to be taught the most. Yet there is no one teaching. There is a very interesting program on the History channel about Armageddon and Decoding the books of Revelations.

Answer 3

I think that if Jesus Christ were here today, He would condemn the death penalty. In the New Testement, He made clear that we are not longer bound by the laws of Leviticus, but rather by the laws of love. Recall that He said "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone."

Furthermore, when Leviticus was written, execution might have been necessary to contain dangerous criminals. In our day and age, it is an archaic practice that serves no purpose, since criminals can be safely contained. It is also proven fact that the death penalty does not deter crime, and that it is more expensive to have a person executed than to keep them in jail.

The death penalty is a brutal, senseless, practice that should be eliminate. The only person misinterpreting the Bible is you.

Anna

Answer 4

I dont know where your faith stands, but mine is in christ. Being a bible student, i have studied and discussed this subject numerous times, and i always come to this: The law of Moses (old testement law) is, in a sense, out dated. This is because one reason Christ was sent was to free us from the law, because God recognized that it wasnt working. Being freed from the laws of moses, we are now called to follow the laws of christ, which are based on the laws of moses, but modified. Christ does not say anything about the death penalty, but his message is clearly one of forgivness. Jesus himself even deters the principal of "eye for an eye".

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also."
Matthew 5:38

Taken out of context, this verse could mean a number of things, but I see it as this: If someone is a murderer, first we must forgive them, as an act of faith. Then, they must reach a point of regret and must seek forgiveness. Locking someone up during this time would be sufficient. If the person never feels sorry, their life has been wasted in prison, and they will die unhappily. But, if a man does truly feel regret for this, and seeks absolution, the rest is in God's hands. Should they be set free? I don't know, but I do know that Jesus says do not repay evil with evil, and the death penalty is just that.

Answer 5

Hey genius, you just pointed out a major contradiction in the bible, saving me the trouble. Law should be based on logic and reason, not religion, faith, or even morality (i.e. killing someone is against the law NOT because it is immoral, but because it violates anothers rights). Fortunately for us all, laws ar not based on the bible. What's next, are people gonna want lwas based on Aesop's fables or Grimm's fairytales. Leave your makebelieve at home guys.

Answer 6

Dang it, do not you recognize something?!? ... Tornadoes are led to by skill of the accrued interior sight sin; forming right into a visual funnel of divine justice, lower than the whirling moves of free will. The prayers are depending on the consecrated premise that "The Divine Plan" [you recognize, the holy blueprint of creation] replaced into not set in action in meticulous information [inspite of each thing undesirable Lard purely had 7 days], therefore attempting to faithfully redirect the up-stability of sin in route of the sea, the position purely the sinless fish ought to die. all of it makes proper experience, if considered as an ignominious end to a sacred slaughter campaign. .

Answer 7

This is one of my favorite parts of the Bible, as cynical as it may sound. What I take this to mean, is that it is not always wrong to kill. I think there should definatly be a fair and constant law in place for those who murder, but not all killers are murderers.

Answer 8

i think that if god exists, and you break his laws hell deal with you. why should he let humans do his work? besides how do you know that god himself wanted those laws?
besides for some criminals, death is in fact too easy and escape for them. there are worst punishments here on earth then death

Answer 9

Matthew 18:18 "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Matthew 18:35 "So my heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses."

Answer 10

i dont think the law should be based on the Bible