Yesterday I got into a bit of an argument with some friends over the death penalty. We are all faithful Christians, but I am strongly in favor of the death penalty where they are not. They argued that it's not "merciful" and "you're taking away their right to life and ability to repent."
I argued back saying, "They gave up their right to life when they murdered/raped/kidnapped/etc. Did the criminal show mercy to their victim? The criminal took away the victim's right to life. Criminals on death row spend decades awaiting their sentence, there is more than enough time to repent, and if they refuse to repent on their deathbed then that's their decision. We can't 'force' them to believe when they don't want to. That's their free will choice. Justice must be served, not only in the next life but in this one as well. Justice must be served for the victims and their families. Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent."
They argued that because there have been instances where innocent people are falsely accused and put on death row, that therefore nobody should be put on death row. If we should go by that standard then we should abolish the justice and prison system entirely, because innocent people are put behind bars all the time (Jan. 6th prisoners), far more than they are put on death row. They also said putting someone to death is "too expensive." But giving them free meals and housing in prison for the rest of their lives isn't? And all on our dime?
Even the Bible has stated that it IS lawful for executions to be done against criminals: "For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." Romans 13:4.
But I'm wondering what you all think of this? Was I right to advocate for capital punishment when it is appropriate for heinous crimes? In regards to the "elite" who have committed such acts of atrocity against humanity I believe it is well within humanity's right to enact justice on them, to the fullest extent of the law, and that includes capital punishment. Or should we be "the bigger man" and grant them mercy where they wouldn't for us?
TL;DR
Got in an argument with friends about the death penalty. I said it should definitely be allowed when appropriate for heinous crimes. They said it's not "merciful." Should it be allowed or not?
God approved of death penalty.. In the Bible even His only son died on the Cross.
And when Jesus was born, all the male babies 2 and under were killed by King Herod. God knew that and I think it was prophesized by Isaiah? And God let it happen. So YES, death penalty.
Our souls are eternal, the body is temporary. Only God knows the plan He has for us.
What I have a problem is the drama and how much money and trouble they take to execute someone. I hate this modern world. All you gotta do is give them a rope. Why is that so hard? Why must we spend so much money on execution when a bullet doesn't cost much?
Also, Jesus said if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off. Maybe with death penalty, we're actually doing pedos a favor so they don't continue to sin so much to a point of no return. And if you forgive them and when they're released, more children are victimized, are you really doing the right thing? How would that be on your own conscience?
I'm only talking about Pedos and serial killers, psychopaths, Hillary, cannibals, traitors who sell out nation, Fauci and Gates types of evil who wants to murder the entire earth.. they do deserve death penalty.
Exactly. I looked up why it costs so much to just end a prisoners life, and the reason isn't the execution itself, it's the ridiculous legal fees and costs that they inevitably rack up trying to get the sentence overturned, even if they are fully guilty. My thoughts are shorten their time on death row from decades to only years or less, so that there is less time for them to waste taxpayer money.
I know there have been innocent people on death row, but with the emergence of DNA testing it's happening less and less now.
Yeah, exactly. The lawyers and the justice system totally milk the cow and drag it out for years. It's ridiculous.
P.S Well written post. Very articulate and on point.
Thank you! Much appreciated!