Donnel Jackon was executed in Texas today for the crime of murder. Do you think capital punishment is a fair Christian ethic?
2006-11-02 08:44:18 · 9 answers · asked by diablo 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
maybe
2006-11-02 08:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Capital Punishment is fair. Lets not forget the VICTIM who never got their chance at appeals and beg the scum bag that took their life for another chance.
Capital Punishment is a fair Christian act:
The Christian ethic of forgiveness and turning the other cheek also seems inadequate in the face of crime, and would, quite literally, allow people to get away with murder.
Romans 13:1-5 Paul instructs Christians to submit themselves to the authority of the state, because "The authorities that exist have been established by God." Referring to the authorities, Paul writes in Verse 4: "For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." The reference to "sword" might be interpreted literally (to refer to capital punishment) or symbolically (to refer to the power of the state to punish wrongdoers).
Another thing we have are criminal law system set up so any freak of nature can boo-boo their sob story.
Remember we all have free will, you act out do wrong you do the time. I am for Capital Punishment and I approved this message.
God Blessed Texas
2006-11-05 01:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tishie H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. Do you think it's fair when someone kills a person and then gets out of jail in twenty years? Do you think its fair when a guy chops a little girl up into pieces then gets out in a number of years and does it again.
It doesn't matter if it's a Christian ethic or not, law makers and lawyers are expected to do their duty regardless of their religion.
The word "Draconian" originated from the Greek king Draco who was a tyrant and imposed very strict and harsh laws on Athens. But they kept order better then before. You see, when you put a man in jail for 60 something years he gets used to the system and is afraid on the outside so he KILLS someone else to get back in jail.
And there is seperation of church and state so it dosen't matter.
2006-11-02 16:54:56 · answer #3 · answered by Greg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the sorry bastard killed your mother would you be asking this question? Is the death penalty a deterrent? Who knows, but one thing is certain, Donnell Jackson wont kill again. If you cant do the time, stay out of Texas.
2006-11-04 19:32:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was an act of man's justice.
The Bible, even the New Testament, supports capital punishment, and I support it - in theory. However there have been so many miscarriages of justice that today I would vote against capital punishment if a referendum were held.
In any case capital punishment when it takes many years before it happens, becomes kind of sick and meaningless in my mind.
2006-11-02 16:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible says we are to submit to our authorities. Donnel broke the law and he was punished for it. I may not agree with capitol punishment but it is up to the lawmakers to decide what punishments to give out.
2006-11-02 16:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by flashypsw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the US isnt bound by Christian laws, then why arent gays being allowed to marry again?? Whats that???
Ya, thats what I thought....
Capital punishment is justifiable via the Bible. Of course, you can justify anything with the Bible.
2006-11-02 16:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Christians, we are told to "turn the other cheek", which means forgiveness. However, we are also told to live by the laws of the land. The U.S. Government is not bound by the laws of Christianity.
2006-11-02 16:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by ::ponders:: 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It wasn't about religion, it was the law.
So many people want religion out of government, well there was the result of removing religion.
2006-11-02 16:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by Born Again Christian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋