For all you Christians who believe in Capital Punishment...?

Question

Did Jesus not teach us to "turn the other cheek", "Forgive thy Neighbour" and so forth.....Why are their so many fundimental Christians who seem to forget this fact when they are calling for another man's blood because he has sinned? Are their exceptions in Jesus' preachings on the matter or are these people just being hippocritical?

Ryan.....that is beside the point. I am not saying that i do or dont agree with it....my query lies with the opinion of Christians on the matter

FOR THE RECORD...IEither some of you dont understand the Q or my thoughts are clarified....I am asking how Christians can justify their beliefs and so many people are explaining to me why criminals dersearve to die....i dont care...i mearly want to find out how this can be justified in the new testament....the word of Christ

Also....the issue of abortion is completely irrelevant. I never mentioned it....Although i have to say that not all non believers in religion are pro-abortion. i for one strongly disagree

Also....the issue of abortion is completely irrelevant. I never mentioned it....Although i have to say that not all non believers in religion are pro-abortion. i for one strongly disagree

Also....the issue of abortion is completely irrelevant. I never mentioned it....Although i have to say that not all non believers in religion are pro-abortion. i for one strongly disagree

Also....the issue of abortion is completely irrelevant. I never mentioned it....Although i have to say that not all non believers in religion are pro-abortion. i for one strongly disagree

Also....the issue of abortion is completely irrelevant. I never mentioned it....Although i have to say that not all non believers in religion are pro-abortion. i for one strongly disagree

Answer 1

There are no exceptions. Another quote would be Matthew 26:52 - "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword."

The idea of "an eye for an eye" was an OT jewish concept and it was specifically rebuked by Jesus. In the sermon on the mount he specifically refers to that verse and specifically says that rather than "an eye for an eye" we should "turn the other cheek".

While it was not Jesus, but Paul, who wrote it, christians are specifically told: "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)

Hypocrites is, if anything, too kind a description.

Answer 2

It is true that there are many Bible passages (especially in the OT) that support capital punishment, often for relatively mild offenses:

- Adultery (Leviticus 20:10)
- Blasphemy (Leviticus 24:16)
- Breaking the Sabbath (Exodus 31:14 & 15)
- Disobedient children (Exodus 21:15 & 17; Leviticus 20:9)
- Homosexuality (Leviticus 20:13)
- Not being a virgin on your wedding night (but only if you're a woman - Deuteronomy 22:13-22)

But, there are many passages (esp. in the New Testament) that are ANTI-death penalty. For example, Matthew 5:38-39 insists that violence shall not beget violence. James 4:12 says that God is the only one who can take a life in the name of justice. Leviticus 19:18 warns against vengeance (which, really, is what the death penalty amounts to). In John 8:7, Jesus himself says, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone."

There are many, many practical problems with capital punishment (that I won't get into here), but purely from a moral standpoint, I can't imagine that Jesus would support it. True Christians shouldn't, either.

Answer 3

Good query. The reply is not any. However, like so much subjects, you'll uncover Biblical help for both aspect in case you appear tough ample. As Shakespeare as soon as wrote, “the satan can cite Scripture for his motive.” There are certainly many passages within the Old Testament that help capital punishment, in general for quite slight offenses: - Adultery (Leviticus 20:10) - Blasphemy (Leviticus 24:sixteen) - Breaking the Sabbath (Exodus 31:14 & 15) - Disobedient kids (Exodus 21:15 & 17; Leviticus 20:nine) - Homosexuality (Leviticus 20:thirteen) - Failing to manage your cattle (Exodus 21:29) - Not being a virgin for your marriage ceremony night time (however provided that you are a lady - Deuteronomy 22:20-21) The New Testament (starring Jesus) is in particular ANTI-demise penalty. For instance, within the Sermon at the Mount, Jesus praises mercy (Matthew five:7) and rejects “an eye fixed for an eye fixed” (Matthew five:38-39). James four:12 says that GOD is the one one that can take a lifestyles within the identify of justice. Romans 12:17-21 warns us in opposition to answering evil with evil, and assures us that God will see to justice within the afterlife. In John eight:7, Jesus elements out that each one persons are imperfect, and hence unqualified to make a decision whether or not any individual lives or dies. My private favourite is James a million:20: “For the wrath of guy worketh now not the righteousness of God.” There are many, many sensible issues with capital punishment (that I may not get into right here), however basically from an ethical perspective, it's lovely transparent that Jesus didn't help it. True CHRISTians shouldn’t, both. I desire that is helping. Good good fortune for your homework!

Answer 4

All people that have tried to figure out anything with the mind away from Christ's own, have errored and errored. The simplest thing to do is to find out what Jesus did in every situation and follow that. The last four years of Him minstry are a good place to start. This is when He had been anointed by the Holy Spirit and was fully operating in the Spirit of God. In other words He was God incarnate. Easy to understand if you have ever been under the anointing. It is always a good question in every situation to figure out what would Jesus Do, to coin a phrase that is familar to everyone, but not take too seriously. Would Jesus go to war? NOPE

Answer 5

The command, "You shall not murder" does not mean that capital punishment is wrong. An Israelite who suggested serving other gods, for instance, was to be killed (Deuteronomy 13:6-9). A person who practiced homosexuality was to be put to death (Leviticus 20:13). Adulterers and adulteresses were to be killed (Leviticus 20:10). Murderers were to be put to death (Numbers 35:30,31). It is still God's will that those who commit murder shall be put to death. This is capital punishment. There is an eternal principle established in Genesis 9:6. "Whoever sheds man's blood, by man his blood shall be shed; for in the image of God He made man."

The apostle Paul understood that the government had the right to put offenders to death. In Acts 25:11, he says: "For if I am an offender, or have committed anything deserving of death, I do not object to dying...." Paul, by implication, endorsed capital punishment. The world needs to appreciate, accept, and apply this Biblical teaching today.

Answer 6

For me, this is a separation of church and state issue.

My Christian beliefs do prevent me from seeking the death penalty for someone that commits a crime against me...turn the other cheek. Of course, I'll admit that if someone harmed or killed my child, I might snap and enforce the death penalty myself before the court got its chance...but I would eventually know and accept that I did something wrong.

On the other hand, the old testament makes it pretty clear that the death penalty is a necessary punishment for a state that wants to enforce laws on its citizens. In an ideal world, people would answer directly to God for the damage they do to other people. But we (humans) made it pretty clear that we want to rely on our own judgment. If we choose to allow a government to make laws to protect us and then give them the power to enforce those laws, I believe the death penalty is a necessary tool for that government if it wants to be successful.

As a Christian, if I had the chance to plead for mercy for someone that wronged me, I would take it...but as a citizen, I would abide by the judgment of the court.

Answer 7

You ask a good question, but still I must wonder... do you honestly belive that any one so called "Christian" in the world is indicitve of all of the others? If you want a good discussion of the matter I urge you to e-mail me, and we will talk and i will tell you what I believe and think on this matter.

Answer 8

Hippocritical, almost a textbook case. Jesus himself, in no uncertain terms, was against the death penalty. All that "let he who is without sin cast the first stone." stuff.

i am for the death penalty, on a case by case basis. There are some individuals who should simply not be allowed to continue living.

Answer 9

It's OK to think in your head: "that guy deserves to die" or "I wish he were dead" or "he doesn't deserve to live", but to act upon it is to take away a man's freedom. So is prison and there must be a better solution. Thinking about that is much better way to spend my time, than thinking about if killing is wrong or right.

Answer 10

i am a christian and i personally don't agree with capital punishment. it is hypocritical to me. we kill someone for killing someone else. on the other hand...if someone were to kill my mother or someone that i loved tremendously, i can't say how i would feel in that situation. i would probably want that person's life to end just as he or she ended the life of my loved one. i guess it depends on your own experiences, and you don't know how you are going to feel if that ever happens to you. i think if something like that does happen to your family it becomes more about closure than anything.