Is the Death Penalty compatible with Christianity?
Is the Death Penalty just compensation for heinous crimes?
Should we put children to death for heinous crimes? Mentally ill? Cognitively impaired?
I do have an opinion about this issue so I will be upfront:
1. I do not believe that the death penalty in America is just - too much class-ism and too much racism in our justice system to risk ending an innocent life.
2. I recognize that the Bible does not condemn putting criminals to death, however it does promote restraint.
3. I do believe that a pro-death penalty / anti-abortion stance is often perceived as hypocritical by nonbelievers.
4. I strongly believe that treating children like adults does more to promote pedophilia than legalizing gay marriage. Think about it - if a child can be put to death or serve in a war, it opens the door to the idea that they can consent to sex with an adult - this is a great evil.
Comments?
Is the Death Penalty just compensation for heinous crimes?
Should we put children to death for heinous crimes? Mentally ill? Cognitively impaired?
I do have an opinion about this issue so I will be upfront:
1. I do not believe that the death penalty in America is just - too much class-ism and too much racism in our justice system to risk ending an innocent life.
2. I recognize that the Bible does not condemn putting criminals to death, however it does promote restraint.
3. I do believe that a pro-death penalty / anti-abortion stance is often perceived as hypocritical by nonbelievers.
4. I strongly believe that treating children like adults does more to promote pedophilia than legalizing gay marriage. Think about it - if a child can be put to death or serve in a war, it opens the door to the idea that they can consent to sex with an adult - this is a great evil.
Comments?