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1 | Is this verse pro capital punishment? | Gen 9:5 | Chusarcik | 122813 | ||
I see. Could this verse then be an arguement for enforcing capital punishment? Chusarcik |
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2 | Is this verse pro capital punishment? | Gen 9:5 | JCrichton | 122818 | ||
Hi, Chusarcik! Runs a good argument... I see a few problems with it: a) When was capital punishment established? (If it was not set up by the founding fathers I doubt that there has been any Biblical thought put into it.) b) Why would a state (and the people) who proclaim to want a division between God and state rely on the Bible as its source for developing a rule of morality? c) The Old testament rules were given at a time prior to Jesus incarnation--Christ is the fullness of the Law and the Prophets: He has established a reign of justice higher than the Mosiac Law (which could have worked perfectly if not by the myriad of circumventions). d) For the state to use one verse from the Bible to establish capital punishment it would have to stop circumventing God's commandments: (not kill, not lie, not cheat, not oppress, not support evil, not collaborate with evil, be merciful, love...). God Bless! Angel |
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3 | Is this verse pro capital punishment? | Gen 9:5 | Rowdy | 122827 | ||
I've read these last few posts and thought I'd throw in my two cents' worth. I do believe very strongly in capital punishment just like I believe spanking needs to be an available tool to every good and loving parent. I don't think there is a specific verse in the Bible that actually endorses or commands the former but of course we do have God's encouragement "not to spare the rod" for the latter. In my opinion, nations have to come to their own way of handling criminals who show no respect for authority as vested by that nation in their officials. If a society such as England can conduct their way of life with policemen without guns, it does seem that way of life could spread. But alas we have such incredible variety of lifestyles across our world, it's not practical to even expect that to come to pass. However, we do know that Paul did give God's endorsement on the nations of the world and the way they govern their country and its citizens, see Romans. So each of us must learn God's Will as best we can, some with the Bible and some without. Nevertheless we know we'll all be judged by how well we listen to God, whether it from His Word, our Bibles or whether we listen to the God installed conscience within all of us. The rest, including whether or not to provide for capital punishment is a matter left for those with a much higher pay-grade and position in life than you and I. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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