Christian reflections on the death penalty 23 Articles

by David Shepardson

Does God ever change? Not according to the Bible. 1Samuel 15:29 "Also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind." Psalms 15:4 In whose eyes a reprobate is d...read more

by c.l.beyer

The death penalty is one of the big conservative talking points in political arenas today. In a system of justice, the death penalty makes sense. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" creates ample justification for a...read more

by Jessica Piskorz

As the death of Saddam Hussein has been recently examined by the public via video from the internet and from the news, the idea of the death penalty has come into consideration more and more. As a Christian, we are taught ...read more

by baby girl

I still to this day do not understand why people are for the death penalty. I say this for several reason that I will explain but first let me tell you what they are. The death penalty contradicts itself. It is morally wro...read more

by Cynthia Harlan

The Bible seems to have conflicting attitudes about the death penalty. In the Old Testament, we are told "an eye for an eye" and "thou shalt not kill". In the New Testament, it's to forgive your brother and that God is the...read more

by Ron Kruger

Those Christians who support the death penalty try to justify their personal views by quoting passages from the Old Testament. Modern Christians continue to override the words and examples of Jesus by referring to the Old ...read more

by Randa Morris

Some of the Biblical "reasons" people have given in support of the death penalty, and how it doesn't stand up to Christian principle and belief. "The Old Testament demands an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." Ev...read more

by Brandy Creekmore

This is a very strong issue that many Christians refuse to address or they automatically take the stance of support for the death penalty. I for one, at one time, fell in the latter category, supporting my stance on the fa...read more

by Tyler Chamberlain

Throughout the ages death has been the prescribed penalty for a variety of crimes ranging from public' offences like treason to so called private' offences as adultery, sodomy, and blasphemy. Although different ci...read more

by Robert Tippett

In the CNN /You Tube Republican, national debate held November 27, 2007, in St. Petersburg, Florida, a religious question was presented to the candidates. Moderator Anderson Cooper initially gave it to candidate Huckabee ...read more

by Keith Becker

I would think you could write a few books on the Christian perspective of the issues surrounding the death penalty. We tend to over-complicate everything spiritual/religious. Just look at how many thousands and thousands...read more

by David Kyle

Christianity does not support the death penalty. In Exodus 21 the law was an eye for an eye, and expanded meant instant and equal retribution for wrongdoing. This is the portion of scripture that most frequently gets quote...read more

by David Vanriper

The issue of capital punishment is one of the most divisive in America today. And remarkably, the Christian community is apparently just as divided as secular America. Both sides use scripture, at least to some degree, to ...read more

by Dante Simmons

It is one of, if not the worst sin. Murder. You cannot kill another under almost no circumstance. The death penalty is wrong for oh so many reasons. For one it goes against the actual laws that no one can be killed wit...read more

by PC Walker

Through very exhaustive study of both sides of the argument, I support capital punishment. I choose my words wisely in that statement. Support is the key word in stated stance. It could never be easy for me to say I...read more

by Dave Welborn

Punishment. Th old testament clearly defined the consequences of wrongdoing. If you take a man's life, in turn your life is expected to be taken. There is a cost to every action you took. Whether it was a time cost of wo...read more

by Eve Bradshaw

Capital Punishment and the New Covenant Murderers deserve to die. So do adulterers, liars, gossips, thieves, selfish people, parents who yell at their children, inconsiderate drivers, and everyone else who breaks God's ...read more

by Rafael Lopez

The death penalty was the first thing that God established right after Noah's getting out of the Ark. Here is what he said to Noah: Genesis 9:6 "Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: For in the image ...read more

by Rick Hobson

This issue has been overcomplicated here. It really isn't that difficult to grasp. People who take the lives of others in a premeditated act simply do not deserve to continue living on this planet. By their own actions, ...read more

by Jake Berensen

The Bible prescribes death for a wide variety of infractions. Many of which might seem minor by today's standards. There is nothing in the bible which suggests that Christ would approve of failing to execute a multiple mur...read more