HenryL

Then we should let God carry out that justice and we should remove them from society but not take their life. Incest is also mentioned in the bible but we all know that is wrong too. Often things are taken out of context.

is that what God commanded? i'll answer that for you.... NO. slightly veering off topic, you are aware that people in prison still have access to drugs,still commit murders and other crimes, and so on, right? all on the taxpayer's dimes. i think God knew exactly waht He was doing when He gave governments the authority to take the life of murderers. Maybe it's not to be taken litteraly when the bible say an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or maybe it is only God who can do that. But if I feel that we do not have a right to take a persons life why do you say I am wrong? If you don't agree that's fine I'll respect your opinion. But I don't think that saying I am wrong is a fair statement. Because GOD said that if a man takes the life of a man than that man's life should be taken by a man. This is not the eye for an eye passage, this is the life for a life passage. IF GOD said to do it, is it not our position to carry out the commandments of GOD? Don't you think we could try and save him? Didn't the bible also say to forgive?

is that what God commanded? i'll answer that for you.... NO. slightly veering off topic, you are aware that people in prison still have access to drugs,still commit murders and other crimes, and so on, right? all on the taxpayer's dimes. i think God knew exactly waht He was doing when He gave governments the authority to take the life of murderers. Maybe it's not to be taken litteraly when the bible say an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or maybe it is only God who can do that. But if I feel that we do not have a right to take a persons life why do you say I am wrong? If you don't agree that's fine I'll respect your opinion. But I don't think that saying I am wrong is a fair statement.

That would probably be more eye-for-an eye old testament justice. I feel that we do not have the right to take a life, even of a murderer, only God has the right to take a life. Self defence and war excluded "we", as individuals, do not have that right... in that you are correct. where you are wrong is that "we", as a society, have the GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY to do just that. But what if "we" take the wrong life? if "we" take the wrong life, we are not accountable for that person's death. if the person is executed because of false testimony, then the person who bore false witness (committed perjury) is held accountable before God. "we" are not accountable because "we" are carrying out the sentence that God commands to be carried out. but if "we" do away with the death penalty because of the fear that some may be wrongfully executed, then "we" are accountable to God for every life that an un-executed murderer takes in the future. Can't "we" just leave him in jail?

That would probably be more eye-for-an eye old testament justice. I feel that we do not have the right to take a life, even of a murderer, only God has the right to take a life. Self defence and war excluded "we", as individuals, do not have that right... in that you are correct. where you are wrong is that "we", as a society, have the GOD GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY to do just that. But what if "we" take the wrong life?

This may not be an everyday example, but if a person feels God is telling them to do something that involves taking a risk and you do, it is an act of faith (trust). At least to me

Wasn't it once said to leave heavenly things to God. Didn't someone ask Jesus about money and he showed that it was Ceasar on the coin and said something to the effect of concerning God with the divine things and leave the earthly things to man? So I guess the point I'm trying to make is to let God's will be the things for God...probably you can decide to take a shower without asking God.

That would probably be more eye-for-an eye old testament justice. I feel that we do not have the right to take a life, even of a murderer, only God has the right to take a life. Self defence and war excluded

What a loving God. Amazing

I'm not sure what you're praying about but I will say that I wanted something for a long time that never happened. Years later I was taken down a path that would probably never have happened if I recieved that first wish. I am happier the way it's turned out now.