Why still the death penalty?

Question

This is to believers who call themselves Christian but are for the death penalty Hagee (Cornerstone Church) (Od Testsament) Thou shall Not kill, New Testament Thou shall not kill, You self appoointed judge who have claimed "grace doesnt save one from the death penalty" and then you say "press the button whew and lets see whether they go up or down with that stupid porky self assuring laugh of yours.. ..wee up or down..thats a persons soul not a porky pig pez dispenser. Christ said "Forgive them fatherl, for they know not what they do. Oh and on another note Hagee you dojnt wrtie books about Armagedon nand the end times, only the lion of the tribe of judah knows such things. You dont gang up on Muslims and through every sct into one category and then "weep" about how many United States Soldiers are getting killed every days. Are not your telelcasts global? Your services are more like a mockingly-religious amusement than any kind of serious prayer service. "

Jesus taught peace. Pointing all fingers at Muslim refers to a verse on judgeing by apearances. The next time you write a book that determines the exact set time ands event remember this "The only on who has access to that book is my son." God talking to John the revelator in prison concerning the dates and times of te end times

Answer 1

You take the scripture about thou shalt not kill out of context: It should be thou shalt commit no murder. Here is proof:
Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good,and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans 13:4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
It is The Governments job to enforce the death penalty to those that commit murder. Abortion is murder of an innocent baby so it is governments job to enforce the death penalty against them, but if the government ignores their duty, then they shall be held responcible when Jesus returns. Man will not have to raise hands against Government, because they will pay directly to God for injustice.

Answer 2

The original Hebrew word "ratsah" translates to murder. The word murder is different than the word kill, murder is the malicious killing of an innocent man. The Old Testament law commanded the death penalty for various acts: murder (Exodus 21:12), kidnapping (Exodus 21:16), bestiality (Exodus 22:19); adultery (Leviticus 20:10); homosexuality (Leviticus 20:13), being a false prophet (Deuteronomy 13:5), prostitution (Leviticus 21:9) and rape (Deuteronomy 22:24-25), and several other crimes. However, God often showed mercy when the death penalty was due. David committed adultery and murder, yet God did not demand his life be taken (2 Samuel 11:1-5, 14-17; 2 Samuel 12:13). Ultimately, each and every sin we commit should result in the death penalty (Romans 6:23). Thankfully, God demonstrates His love for us in not condemning us (Romans 5:8).

We must recognize that God has given the government the authority to determine when capital punishment is due (Genesis 9:6; Romans 13:1-7). It is unbiblical to claim that God opposes the death penalty in all instances. Christians should never rejoice when the death penalty is employed, but at the same time, Christians should not fight against the government’s right to execute the perpetrators of the most evil of crimes.

Answer 3

You can debate, foreover, whether the Bible supports the death penalty or not. There are other reasons to wonder whether the capital punishment should have a place in our legal systems. You don't have to sympathize with criminals or want them to avoid a terrible punishment to ask if the death penalty prevents or even reduces crime and to think about the risks of executing innocent people.

126 people on death rows have been released with proof that they were wrongfully convicted. DNA is available in less than 10% of all homicides and isn’t a guarantee we won’t execute innocent people.

The death penalty doesn't prevent others from committing murder. No reputable study shows the death penalty to be a deterrent. To be a deterrent a punishment must be sure and swift. The death penalty is neither. Homicide rates are higher in states and regions that have it than in those that don’t.

We have a good alternative. Life without parole is now on the books in 48 states. It means what it says. It is sure and swift and rarely appealed. Life without parole is less expensive than the death penalty.

The death penalty costs much more than life in prison, mostly because of the legal process which is supposed to prevent executions of innocent people.

The death penalty isn't reserved for the worst crimes, but for defendants with the worst lawyers. It doesn't apply to people with money. When is the last time a wealthy person was on death row, let alone executed?

The death penalty doesn't necessarily help families of murder victims. Murder victim family members across the country argue that the drawn-out death penalty process is painful for them and that life without parole is an appropriate alternative.

Problems with speeding up the process. Over 50 of the innocent people released from death row had already served over a decade. If the process is speeded up we are sure to execute an innocent person.

Answer 4

Murder, by whatever name called, is nothing but murder. Only this time it is executed calculatedly in the name of Law and by the Legal Mechanism.
The object and aim of punishment must be reform and not vengeance. Death Penalty is pure, crude and unalloyed revenge. Even Mahatma Gandhi declared that no Government on earth has the authority to extinquish a human life...
It is high time that the Governments all over the world, including India, abolish Death Penalry in entirety.

Answer 5

First of all, the Bible does not say that it is forbidden to kill. The Bible says that it is forbidden to murder. The old the King James translation is unfortunate. For example, God gives us the right of self-defense and sometimes in that self-defense, it is necessary to kill someone. Furthermore, the Bible supports the death penalty as many Old Testament Scriptures clearly state. So, God is not making a mistake by saying do not kill and yet putting people to death via the death penalty.
Furthermore, murder is the unlawful taking of life. Killing is the lawful taking of life. Therefore, in the issue of taking life we must determine whether or not is lawful or not. If a murderer is sentenced to death in a lawful manner via the law of the land, then it is not murder. However, if a person were to rob someone else and kill him in the process, that is not a lawful taking of life and his murder. God never murders because before God, all people are guilty before the holy law that he is given.
Finally, it is not a a self-contradiction for a person to condemn murder but believe in the death penalty.

Answer 6

The commandment is 'thou shalt not murder', despite what the KJV says (it's wrong here and in many other places).

But the answer is very simple....there are those, very few special cases where individuals, through heinous acts, have forfeited their right to live. In these cases, exercising misplaced compassion to keep this human refuse alive insults the families of the victims, discredits justice and debases our society.

Answer 7

Bible says two things. He who strikes by the sword, dies by the sword. Also, it says an eye for an eye. Death is a penalty for one's crimes sanctioned by God. Its not the same as killing.

Answer 8

The liberal bleeding hearts keep sniveling about how it doesn't deter crime and its inhumane (yeah until someone kills someone in their family). This subject could be debated here for ever!

The big advantage is: IT STOPS THESE SCUMBAGS FROM BEING REPEAT OFFENDERS.

Answer 9

even the Bible says there is a time to kill. the death penalty being one of those times!

Answer 10

what if some jerk kills your family for $2.00 are you going to be happy with a life sentence? and pay for his existence. some crimes need death, keep your religious beliefs out of mans law