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NASB | Exodus 20:13 ¶ "You shall not murder. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 20:13 ¶ "You shall not commit murder (unjustified, deliberate homicide). [Gen 9:6; Ex 21:12, 14, 18] |
Subject: 'Conscientious Objection' Biblical? |
Bible Note: Dear Brian, and saints, Please understand, my friend and fellow, that I am not disagreeing with you specifically. I address this forum, and your thoughts and opinons as a brother in Christ. Our system of justice provides a convicted murderer with plenty of time (too much) to repent of their sin before God. The sin of murder can indeed be forgiven by God, but society is not responsible for such forgiveness. A debt against society, and against the victim and his family must be paid, or the laws mock justice. We would deny the rights of the victim in order to salve our own emotions. God forgives, AND God is just! We must understand the responsibilities of BOTH of these holy attributes, not only one. Please, the sin of adultery and the sin of murder were not linked by Jesus at any time. We cannot equate inchastity with depriving another of life. Pray tell, does this not rob the victim and kin of their 'human rights?' The victim and kin of adultery are hurt, and have the Biblical recourse of divorce. The victim of murder is dead, and the family has completely lost one of their own. Another point is that we cannot force all of society to accept our conscience and emotions on such an issue. Some think it is a crime to kill (and eat) a cow. This is religious conscience. Justice demands the rights of the victim to be upheld as a deterrent for violence. I am not a lawyer or judge, and cannot decide which case demands capital punishment. But some cases do demand it! I will trust those called to these positions on earth, and place my trust in God that He will rightly discern the heart of those on that final day. In Jesus, charis |