2006-12-13 08:05:48 · 18 answers · asked by Beavis 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
People are always getting this wrong.
In the Old Testament, Jews were commanded "Thou Shalt Not Commit Murder."
Are you a Jew?
(I really didn't think so, they tend to express themselves better)
So the commandments in the bible which pertain to you are:
"Love your neighbor as you love your self", and
"Love God (YHVH) with every strength you have."
neither of which empowers anyone to execute anyone else.
2006-12-13 08:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by raxivar 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Bible does not say "Thou shall not kill". It told the Israelites, under *their* own nation, that they could not *Murder* Those were their laws in that nation, which passed away with the Old Covenant (The entire book of Hebrews). This was demonstrated when God did not protect the nation of Jews at 70 C.E., and their temple was destroyed. No more "God" state on earth, until the appointed times of the nations would be over, and God's will and kingdom will: "Take place on earth, as it is in heaven". - Matthew 6
Under the Christian arrangement, Paul wrote that a Christian is neutral to the worlds affairs, but they must remain subject to it's laws (Romans), whom God allows to exist, for now, so there is not total anarchy.
"Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same, for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing. Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor." - Romans 13:1-7
So if they decide to execute him, this is their right, per Romans. As to their responsibility for their actions since he allows them limited authority. They have to answer to God (and will), not us. (Daniel 2:44, and numerous others)
2006-12-13 16:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by raVar 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
better read some more.....
Both the Noahic covenant, in Genesis 9:6 ("Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed."), and the Mosaic covenant, throughout the Pentateuch (Ex.: "He that smiteth a man so that he may die, shall be surely put to death."
Exodus 21:12), require execution as the punishment for unjustifiable/intentional homicide, otherwise known as murder.
2006-12-13 16:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by pops 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The bible also says, "An Eye for an Eye". The bible can be a bit hypocritical.
However, he's being executed by an Iraqi court which is primarily Muslim
2006-12-13 16:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
After many years of being in favor of the death penalty, I am now against it. I still want people to be punished for their transgressions, and I still believe people deserve to die for some of their crimes, but when it comes down to it if I had to make the decision I would say no.
2006-12-13 16:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The exodus and through lev. states the 10 comm. but, it also states that those who kill shall be put to death, so easy answer.
2006-12-13 17:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by ConstElation 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Murder..not kill...check the Hebrew out.
2006-12-13 16:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Thou shalt not commit murder.
As for the "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" ... that is restrictive in that if someone knocks out one of your teeth you are NOT to knock out several or all of his teeth. Under the Old Testament, you were restricted to knocking out ONE of his teeth in return for his knocking out ONE of your teeth.
The New Testament supersedes ... do not return evil for evil.
2006-12-13 16:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hello Beavis.. :)
Thou shall not kill means just that..No I do not ever feel it is right to take a life for any reason whatsoever.. :)
Paul the apostle had ordered many Christians killed..but Jesus forgave him.. :)
Merry Christmas..To All..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
2006-12-13 16:12:56 · answer #9 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The correct interpretation of kill is murder. "Thou shalt not murder." The Bible teaches that without repentance there can be no forgiveness.
2006-12-13 16:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋