South Carolina Firing squad

[OutbackBowl2017]

That is from the Old Testament.

The entire point of Jesus Christ returning was a "new covenant" which, quite clearly, focused on forgiveness and "turning the other cheek."

Continually surprised at people who aren't aware of this very basic Christian principle.

You sit through what I sat through with the trial and autopsy photos then you can judge me but stop with your holier than thou attitude.

 

[McLovin32]

I’d take that over being forced to watch the 2023 Iowa football offense

 

[BrianNole777]

I do admit that I shed zero tears when Ted Bundy had a date with Old Sparky.
He was so seriously beyond the edge and so determined to escape and kill again that the danger he posed meant he had to be put down like a rabid animal.

If anyone deserved to get zapped, Bundy did.

 

[BrianNole777]

You sit through what I sat through with the trial and autopsy photos then you can judge me but stop with your holier than thou attitude.

One issue with the death penalty is it costs much more tax money than simply putting someone in prison for life.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

One issue with the death penalty is it costs much more tax money than simply putting someone in prison for life.

I agree it’s less expensive with a life sentence.

Some people just don’t deserve to live. They need to have the knowledge that they are going to be kept in a cage until the day they are put down like a dog, However the method.

 

[EagleHawk]

That is from the Old Testament.

The entire point of Jesus Christ returning was a "new covenant" which, quite clearly, focused on forgiveness and "turning the other cheek."

Continually surprised at people who aren't aware of this very basic Christian principle.

Human life is sacred to God, and anyone that takes another's life deserves punishment. Funny how you got 'turning the other cheek', but missed this one from earlier in the sermon:
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister[b][c] will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’[d] is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 5 - New International Version

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount - Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. The Beatitudes - He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn...

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And then there is this:
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 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. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

Bible Gateway passage: Romans 13 - New International Version

Submission to Governing Authorities - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God...

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[torbee]

You sit through what I sat through with the trial and autopsy photos then you can judge me but stop with your holier than thou attitude.

You aren't getting an holier than thou attitude from me. I'm not even a practicing Catholic anymore.

I am merely pointing out that an actual true believing, practicing Christian would/should oppose the death penalty under the tenets of Christianity.

That's just a fact, Jack.

 

[DooBi]

You take a life, you forfeit yours.

I’ve been on the jury of a murder trial as some of you might know, listened to both sides, had to view autopsy photos of the killing. Man killed his estranged wife point blank with a shotgun deer slug to the face.

Until you’ve experienced it and seen how bad it truly is, you just don’t know how another human being can do that to someone else. A person doesn’t deserve to live when they kill another human being. I’d have no problem pulling to switch on that pos that killed his wife after witnessing the carnage he inflicted then bragged about and said he’d do it all over again if it played out the same.

Some people don’t deserve to be alive on this planet. I don’t want that person to breath another breath of air because they don’t deserve to after the heinous things they’ve done. Add in the danger they poise to prison staff or fellow inmates that aren’t murderers. These people don’t care and will kill again of given the opportunity to do so. Put them down like a rabid dog or one that has bitten before. They will do it again if not held accountable for their actions.

The problem is when it's an innocent man. Then we are what you describe, not them.

 

[paednoch23]

The executioner takes on an essential societal role, because without the government-sanctioned executioner, you'll have vigilante justice.

The executioner isn't any more important than the voter regarding societal role.

 

[Flie]

They are missing some golden opportunities. They could do themed executions like "Joe Pesci from Casino" where they surprise beat you up with baseball bats and bury you alive and screaming. "John Snow's last stand" but without the save from the cavalry. "The Dexter" where you wake up strapped to a table, covered in plastic wrap while a pyscho calmly reviews your sins before killing you. They could have a Simpson's themed murder room where itchy and scratchy robots with swords and axes come out of the walls and hack you up.

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[goldmom]

They are missing some golden opportunities. They could do themed executions like "Joe Pesci from Casino" where they surprise beat you up with baseball bats and bury you alive and screaming. "John Snow's last stand" but without the save from the cavalry. "The Dexter" where you wake up strapped to a table, covered in plastic wrap while a pyscho calmly reviews your sins before killing you. They could have a Simpson's themed murder room where itchy and scratchy robots with swords and axes come out of the walls and hack you up.

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So glad we’re not neighbors…😳