How many of us Conservative Christians believe in Capital Punishment?

[Iosias]

I believe repentance and redeption should be held in higher regard than vengeance, which belongs to the Lord.

Romans 13:1-4 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."

 

[Miss Shelby]

I certainly don't think the American government is in anyway God ordained. They allow for the slaughter of millions of innocent children for crying out loud. They have forsaken God, therefore they have no God ordained power. Woe to us for letting the government forsake the Lord, to that end.

 

[mont974x4]

Miss Shelby, even if we disagreee with them or if they are in fact evil, they are still in place because of God. The Romans 13 passsage points to this. We also have the OT examples of Saul and David.

God is always in control, even when we don't understand why He chooses to do some things.

 

[Mary of Bethany]

(in reference to your last sentence): However, people do spend a long time on death row before they are acually executed. Many years, in fact. It's not like they are sentenced one day and executed the next. I believe that God gives everyone plenty of time to repent of their sins and be saved. Even if they are on death row, they still can be saved. I don't mean to debate, but I just wanted to point that out. So, just curious - do you believe that if a judge is a Christian, he should not sentence someone to death? Even if he/she is acting on behalf of the government?

No - he/she should follow the laws of the land, and in accord with his/her own conscience.

And I understand that we are all given the "right" amount of time to repent - it's just that I don't feel I can make that decision.

Mary

 

[JimfromOhio]

Checking... see you next week after I get internet connection at my new place.

 

[MrJim]

Miss Shelby, even if we disagreee with them or if they are in fact evil, they are still in place because of God. The Romans 13 passsage points to this. We also have the OT examples of Saul and David.

God is always in control, even when we don't understand why He chooses to do some things.

Yeah, it's a mysterious thing, 'cause that means God ordained critters like Nero, Hitler, & Bill Clinton

 

[mont974x4]

Yeah, I've been scratching my head on the Clintons co-presidency thing for years. LOL


I don't know what I'll think/do if God places Hillary in the whitehouse....again.

 

[MrJim]

Yeah, I've been scratching my head on the Clintons co-presidency thing for years. LOL


I don't know what I'll think/do if God places Hillary in the whitehouse....again.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

I don't believe in it. Life isn't ours to take; particularly if someone isn't saved. We condemn them to hell in that case. Life should mean life, and they should be given a chance to repent and get to know their Saviour. We have no right to remove that possibility for them.

 

[Miss Shelby]

I don't believe in it. Life isn't ours to take; particularly if someone isn't saved. We condemn them to hell in that case. Life should mean life, and they should be given a chance to repent and get to know their Saviour. We have no right to remove that possibility for them.

True, and I particularly resent the sentiment that IF they are on death row they have more of a chance to repent. To me this says we win souls by killing people.

 

[mizangelwolf]

I do.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

True, and I particularly resent the sentiment that IF they are on death row they have more of a chance to repent. To me this says we win souls by killing people.

Like we're scaring them into it, almost. Am in total agreement with you, lady.

 

[Ave Maria]

I believe in capital punishment but only for serious offenders such as traitors, terrorists, and child sexual offenders.