A question for those who think the death penalty is OK by their god?

Question

Where does it say in the bible that the death penalty is ok? Doesn't the new testement say it's wrong? Please quote scripture to back up your point.

Answer 1

Except for the "eye for an eye" statements in the Old Testament, it does not condone capital punishment.

The problems with the death penalty is that we are as a group committing a revenge murder, and there have been so very many false convictions based on the agendas of the various civil authorities that the chances of killing an innocent person is just too great.

Answer 2

I don't feel that my deities have any issues with the death penalty.
I don't follow Christianity. I've never read the bible so I have no idea what is or isn't in it. Did you mean to ask this question to only those who believe that the Christian god is OK with the death penalty?

Answer 3

In Exodus 20:13 it says "Thou shalt not kill" but that is not the correct interpretation according to the Jews. It should be "Thou shalt do no murder".

Now let's prove that. Jesus quoting this commandment said in Matthew 19:18 "Thou shalt do no murder". Let's interpret that way because that is what it is.

Back to Exodus 20:13.thou shalt do no murder. Turn the page. because some use the "thou shalt not kill" to justify the fact that you don't put anybody to death. Capitol punishment is out and any kind of putting to death of people is wrong.

Wait a minute, thou shalt do no murder. If you do murder turn the page. Exodus 21:12. He that smites a man so that he dies shall be put to death, because he murdered. And in Leviticus 24:17 is says he that kills a man shall surely be put to death . So the Bible is not against capitol punishment. Jesus wasn't. He said in Mark 9:42, who so ever shall offend or hurt one of these little one that is believe in me, pedophiles, it would be better for him that a millstone were hanged around in neck and he was buried in the depths of the sea. If you have a millstone hanging around your neck weighing a hundred pounds, you are not coming up again. That is capitol punishment.
First of all, this is a stupid response because he spells "capital" wrong, and second of all, because he sidesteps the question of how murder by the state does not conflict with the "thou shalt not commit murder" commandment.

This answer has given by Dr.Jack Van Impe on his weekly tv show "Jack Van Impe Presents".

Answer 4

Good question, but I would have to say that the Christian bible does say that the death penalty is okay.

It says it over and over again in the Old Testament and then in the New Testament is doesn't condemn it, so the old rules go.

The bible talks about stoning your son if he disobeys you, stoning you wife if she cheats, etc.

Jesus slid on some of this and taught forgiveness, but by no means thought the death penalty should be done away with.









Christianity is definately a religion obsessed with deat and killing.

Answer 5

I actually used to be pro death penalty until one of my friends was shot to death in his apartment by someone who broke in and stole his cell phone (the only thing of worth he had on him).

Then I realized the far more appropriate punishment was to let his killer - a 24 year old punk - rot in jail for a good 60-70 years as someone's sex toy, being constantly violated and abused, unless of course he decides to play a tough man and gets himself shanked. The city my friend was murdered in has thrown every possible charge at his murderer, pretty much insuring that the little s-o-b will never get out, and I find much more peace with that.

Yes, I know, Wiccans aren't supposed to feel this way. But when you have a close friend murdered - not someone killed in an accident, but someone that encountered another human being who made the decision that your friend did not deserve to live - then we can talk.

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Answer 6

There are about 63 violations in the OT that call for the death penalty.
If an ox gores someone due to the negligence of its owner, then "the ox shall be stoned, and his owner shall be put to death." Ex 21:29
"Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live" Ex 22:18
"Whosoever lieth with a beast shall surely be put to death" 22:19
"He who sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the Lord only, he shall be utterly destroyed." 22:20
Wash up or die. 30:20-21
Whoever works, or even kindles a fire, on the Sabbath "shall be put to death." 35:2-3

If a betrothed virgin is raped in the city and doesn't cry out loud enough, then "the men of the city shall stone her to death." Deut 22:23-24
If a man marries, then decides that he hates his wife, he can claim she wasn't a virgin when they were married. If her father can't produce the "tokens of her virginity" (bloody sheets), then the woman is to be stoned to death at her father's doorstep. Deut 22:13-21

Just a start...

Answer 7

Here are some scriptures:

Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed - Genesis 9:6

Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again. - Leviticus 24:20

And thou hast shed the blood of a righteous man, yea, a man who has done much good among this people; and were we to spare thee, his blood would come upon us for vengeance. - Alma 1:3

However, there are also scriptures that teach we should avoid the shedding of blood, such as:

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you... whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. - Matthew 5:38-39

For the Lord worketh not in secret combinations, neither doth he will that man should shed blood, but in all things hath forbidden it, from the beginning of man. Ether 8:19

Personally, I feel we should not be quick to pass judgment on another, especially in matters as important as life and death. Mercy, forgiveness, and charity are all divine attributes that we should strive to attain. However, I also feel that there are instances where the death penalty is not immoral. As mortal beings, we believe in justice. In spite of mercy, justice should be met. If a person, convicted of murder is sentenced to death by a court of law, we must realize that he still has a higher court of appeals - the judgement bar of God. We must remember we are not the final judge, and that passing from this life is not the end of the road. Consequences follow actions, in some cases the consequences may be severe, but it is not the end of our existence. I think an eternal perspective of things helps me in this matter, nonetheless, I do understand how complicated and sensitive of an issue it is.

Answer 8

Well, my god (me) believes in the death penalty, because my bible says so.

The 5th Satanic Statement:

Satan represents vengeance instead of turning the other cheek.

While murdering any living creature is not okay (unless for food, defense, or revenge), killing a murderer is okay.

Answer 9

No god, no death penalty, choose civilisation, choose life!

Answer 10

As many people as God killed in the Bible, how could you think it wasn't?