2007-10-17 06:46:48 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry, bad choice of words. I do mean agree not believe.
2007-10-17 06:52:15 · update #1
I would think it would be a non-believers 'thing' personally, since they dont believe in the ability of God to save a person from their sin, but Christians seem to be big proponents of it.
The concept of forgiveness is a hard one to swallow I guess, even for those who claim to enjoy its rewards.
2007-10-17 06:54:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Do you mean to agree with it? You would think that all Christians should be against it. From a purely atheistic point of view (if there is such a thing) - it makes no sense. Of course connecting atheism and capital punishment is a pretty far stretch. It's hard to see how being without theism and religiously neutral would affect ones view of capital punishment.
How about capital punishment from a logical point of view?
--Con.
Logically, there is no evidence it works as a deterrent. It is more expensive to execute someone than to incarcerate for life. And while no form of punishment can be reversed capital punishment unlike others can not be terminated.
--Pro
We (the US) as a society approve of it. You may argue that individuals disagree with it but as a society we do want it. If we didn't it would go away.
It is the only way to legally 100% guarantee that the individual will never commit another crime.
It satisfies society's visceral desire for revenge.
2007-10-17 06:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by Demetri w 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some Fundamentalist Christians I know support capital punishment. I'm a lifelong Christian; my church is staunchly against capital punishment, and so am I. Most of the atheists I know don't support it, but some do. So it's hard to say. I'd guess that Christians might be more likely, because I've heard a lot of Fundamentalists saying that they support it. But be aware that many Christian denominations are against it, too.
2007-10-17 06:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in it. I know it exists.
Edit: With your better choice of words, I can only speak for myself. I am opposed to capital punishment. I do not know what the statistics are regarding which group is more inclined to be in favor of it.
Personally, I have no problem with murderers, rapist, etc. being put to death for their crimes. My problem is with the finality of it. The criminal justice system is good, but it is not without its flaws. Innocents inevitably are convicted. Killing them eliminates the possibility of correcting a mistake. If you were a jury member that recommended the death penalty for someone you had a hand in convicting, that person was executed, and later evidence was found proving the innocence of that person, would you really want that on your conscience? Besides, capital punishment has never been shown to be a deterrent, nor does it save money over a lifetime imprisonment.
2007-10-17 06:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
solid question. the respond is not any. although, like maximum subjects, you will discover Biblical help for the two area in case you seem no longer easy adequate. As Shakespeare as quickly as wrote, “the devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.” There are certainly many passages in the previous testomony that help capital punishment, many times for incredibly easy offenses: - Adultery (Leviticus 20:10) - Blasphemy (Leviticus 24:sixteen) - Breaking the Sabbath (Exodus 31:14 & 15) - Disobedient little ones (Exodus 21:15 & 17; Leviticus 20:9) - Homosexuality (Leviticus 20:13) - Failing to regulate your farm animals (Exodus 21:29) - no longer being a virgin on your wedding ceremony evening (yet on condition which you're a female - Deuteronomy 22:20-21) the recent testomony (starring Jesus) is frequently ANTI-dying penalty. as an occasion, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus praises mercy (Matthew 5:7) and rejects “an eye fixed for an eye fixed” (Matthew 5:38-39). James 4:12 says that GOD is the only man or woman who can take a existence in the call of justice. Romans 12:17-21 warns us against answering evil with evil, and assures us that God will see to justice in the afterlife. In John 8:7, Jesus factors out that each and every physique human beings are imperfect, and consequently unqualified to choose no be counted if somebody lives or dies. My own widespread is James a million:20: “For the wrath of guy worketh no longer the righteousness of God.” there are a number of, many useful problems with capital punishment (that I won't get into right here), yet in trouble-free terms from a ethical point of view, it truly is noticeably sparkling that Jesus did no longer help it. actual CHRISTians shouldn’t, the two. i desire that facilitates. solid success on your homework!
2016-10-12 23:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian myself, I oppose Capital Punishment.
Only the Father Has the Right to take human life.
2007-10-17 06:58:53 · answer #6 · answered by clusium1971 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would argue an atheist, if they are consistent with their views.
The reason is that atheists can only, if they are consistent with a non-theistic approach to morality, embrace a moral world view of good of the many outweighs the good of the few or the one. Any other view is unreasonable, and not consistent with a rationalist worldview.
Execution benefits the majority by cutting off supply consumption of the guilty party, and protects society from future errors of the criminal.
Considering that the word penitentiary is a Christian word started by Quakers (meaning penitent or reformed), and they were started to reform criminals, the history supports my arguement. There are Christians who disagree with the death penalty, and those that agree with it as well. Worldwide, the majority of Christians disagree with the death penalty.
Now, as it is praticed in America, it need some serious reform or abolition. (I favor abolition myself). But if it is to be reformed, let it be quick and efficent.
2007-10-17 06:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by lundstroms2004 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Doubt they're related, but if I had to guess- it would be the Christian. The belief in an afterlife makes this life a bit more trivial.
Edit- However, I FULLY support Capital Punishment... I think the punishment should match the crime.
2007-10-17 06:49:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Growing up Catholic, I honestly did not know anyone who was against capital punishment. I've heard relatives say they would even throw the switch.
I would overwhelmingly say Christians would be more for it, although your point is well taken that it "should" be the other way around if you consider atheists without god and morals.
2007-10-17 06:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christians.
2007-10-17 06:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Christian, their doctrine actually prescribes capital punishment for various things including homosexuality, cross dressing, rebellious teens, adultery, and non believers.
Atheist don't have a doctrine and are free to believe what ever they want.
2007-10-17 06:51:04 · answer #11 · answered by Wandering_Man 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋