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1 | Should Christians practice nonresistance | Lev 26:6 | Brian.g | 15922 | ||
Charis The point of my posting was that we have the responsibility to protect the diginity of man and that protecting human life is one aspect of it. Life is a gift from God. When we begin accepting the destruction of life from one perspective, then it becomes easier to end life from other perspectives. The different acceptable reasons for destroying life begin to feed upon each other. With specific regard to the death penalty: Our legal system attempts to accomplish four goals: 1. Rehabilitation of the criminal - this consists of repentance and moral reform. One of the Apostles was a reformed murderer. 2. To defend society aginst the criminal. - Sometimes that includes life in prison. Which, while is a harsh punishment, the criminal still can reform and repent and can live the remainder of his life in Christ. At that point, the physical location of life is unimportant. Look at the writings of the Apostles which were created while in prison. 3. Deterrance - I feel life imprisonment is as much of a deterrant as the death penalty - when people fully understand the magnitude of the sentence. A 14 year old will not fully understand the significance of the death penalty nor life in prison but a 20 year old should. 4. Retribution - Punishment should try to restore the right order violated by the crime. The criminal should pay a price for the crime committed and if possible, the victims should be compensated for the wrong suffered. This does not mean revenge. Mathew 9 11 When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" 12 On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder |
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2 | Should Christians practice nonresistance | Lev 26:6 | charis | 15929 | ||
Dear Brian, I disagree with you. As a student of history, ancient and recent, I can tell you that the capital punishment and the disregard for human life that you are dwelling on (abortion and euthenasia) are not linked together, but rather inversely. The movement toward these two forms of murder goes hand-in-hand with the movement against capital punishment, all are humanistic in nature. All are masquerading as 'concern for the dignity and freedom of man (and woman).' You keep telling me of the reformed murderer apostle. Explain yourself. And what is the point, anyway. God was in charge, not society. It is a fact that few 'spend their life in Christ' while in prison. Comparing saints in prison for their faith with criminals in prison for violent crime is strange. Life in prison with parole in a few years is not near as much a deterrent as capital punishment. How much is your spouse's/ child's/ friend's life worth? Some monetary figure? Or perhaps a few thousand hours of 'community service?' Please! I find that abolishing capital punisment cheapens the life of those who are victims. In Jesus' name, charis |
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3 | Should Christians practice nonresistance | Lev 26:6 | Brian.g | 15939 | ||
Charis One area which I do agree with you is in war if it a war to defend ourselves from an agressor, then I feel we are justified to kill the aggressor if that is the only way of stopping him. Also, in criminal activity, if another life is in danger during the act of the crime, then I do feel we have the right to defend ourselves and others against the criminal, even if that means the criminal dies. But, once the crime is over and the war is over - the killing must end Which, based upon the world news developing as I write this, today is a good day for all Christians to unite in Christ. Brian |
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4 | Should Christians practice nonresistance | Lev 26:6 | charis | 15940 | ||
Dear Brian, Indeed, this is a day for Christians to unite in prayer for the victims of this terrorist act. Friend, I am in shock! My blessings to you, and to all my forum fellows and friends. May the peace of the Lord Jesus keep us all close to Him at this tragic time. In the name of Jesus, charis |
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