Zone1 Is The Bible In Favor Of The Death Penalty?

[Road Runner]

I was just curious because I was just reading about last night how God didn't want Cain to die even after killing Able. I thought that in other places that it talked about being for the death penalty though.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Does the Old Testament of the Bible approve of capital punishment?

The Old Testament of the Bible does indeed address capital punishment. However, it’s important to note that there is no clear mandate either for or against capital punishment in the Bible. Let’s explore this further:

1. Old Testament Law and Capital Punishment:
   • The Old Testament Law prescribed the death penalty for an extensive list of crimes, many of which are considered minor by today’s standards. Some examples include:
   • Murder: The penalty for murder was death (Exodus 21:12-14).
   • Kidnapping: Kidnapping also carried the death penalty (Exodus 21:16).
   • Witchcraft and sorcery: These practices were punishable by death (Exodus 22:18).
   • Adultery: Adultery was considered a capital offense (Leviticus 20:10; Deuteronomy 22:22).
   • New Testament Perspective:
     • The New Testament does not specifically address capital punishment. However, Jesus’ teachings emphasized love, redemption, and forgiveness.
     • Jesus stated that His mission was not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it (Matthew 5:17-20).
     • Love became the guiding principle for Christians, and they are no longer bound by the harsh Old Testament Law (John 1:16-17; Romans 8:1-3; 1 Corinthians 9:20-21.
     • In summary, while the Old Testament Law clearly called for capital punishment, Jesus’ message shifted the focus toward love and redemption. Both reward and punishment are seen as properly taking place in eternity, rather than in this life

 

[rightwinger]

Jesus was not fond of the Death Penalty

 

[TNHarley]

God is addicted to death. He even thinks children deserve the death penalty for not listening to their parents.

 

[Meriweather]

God is addicted to death. He even thinks children deserve the death penalty for not listening to their parents.

God is in favor of children listening to their parents. How many children have died through not listening to their parents, how many fingers burnt by not listening to a parent?

Try picturing God, not as one who smites, but one who warns of possible impending consequences.

 

[TNHarley]

God is in favor of children listening to their parents.

yeah, and if they dont, the town elderly should kill them.

 

[Meriweather]

yeah, and if they dont, the town elderly should kill them.

Yes. The parents say, "Stay away from those old grumpy people. They are paranoid and think the young are out to get them, and they'll whack you if you step onto their property."

 

[boedicca]

Jesus was not fond of the Death Penalty

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Jesus willingly died for us, bub.

 

[rightwinger]

Jesus willingly died for us, bub.

While on the cross, Jesus was asked about his opinion of Capital Punishment

Jesus replied…….It Sucks

 

[MarcATL]

Republicans and rightwinges wouldn't want God's judgement if He were to enact it on earth at this time.

You think you do, but you really don't.

Hint: Republicans have been screaming about "social justice warriors" for years and years and years now, and justice is the most talked about subjet in the Bible. #LookItUp

 

[TNHarley]

Republicans and rightwinges wouldn't want God's judgement if He were to enact it on earth at this time.

You think you do, but you really don't.

Hint: Republicans have been screaming about "social justice warriors" for years and years and years now, and justice is the most talked about subjet in the Bible. #LookItUp

Yeah he would really appreciate you leftists chopping the dicks off the temples he created. Dumb ass.

 

[MarcATL]

Yeah he would really appreciate you leftists chopping the dicks off the temples he created. Dumb ass.

I noticed you didn't refute what I said.

 

[TNHarley]

I noticed you didn't refute what I said.

I dont give a shit what you say about republicans. I was just calling out your lack of awareness.

 

[MarcATL]

I dont give a shit what you say about republicans. I was just calling out your lack of awareness.

Uh huh...

 

[TNHarley]

Uh huh...

Yeah, I would ignore what I said too.

 

[boedicca]

While on the cross, Jesus was asked about his opinion of Capital Punishment

Jesus replied…….It Sucks

Linky-poo?

 

[forkintheroad7]

Catholics go by Scripture AND Tradition, which is hitting the 2025- year mark

The RCC has always been in favor of capital punishment for murder and possibly treason (haven't checked that last one out...)

It just makes sense: Protect the law abiding from the law breaking. That doesn't mean that the Church approves of... say, Blacks being given the death penalty on a larger scale, percentage-wise, than Whites... If the system can't be fair, it should maybe not be utilized..

 

[forkintheroad7]

God is addicted to death. He even thinks children deserve the death penalty for not listening to their parents.

I guess you've never read the New Testament?

well, we're not surprised

 

[Road Runner]

Jesus willingly died for us, bub.

Good point. So anyways, why did God want Cain to live if the Bible is in favor of the death penalty? I never got an answer to that question.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No one knows, I think.