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Mar 14, 2020 · how do I advocate death? How do I share God’s light while stealing another’s breath? They’ve forfeited the right to live life free, but they’re still God’s children, deserving of love and mercy. God’s love extends to the darkest of places. And redemption is always possible even in the most hopeless cases. Poem Written by Justin Farley
In a question-and-answer session, Harvard Divinity School’s Francis X. Clooney discusses how Christian advocates and opponents of the death penalty turn to Scripture for support of their positions.
In this article, we will explore a selection of poignant poems that tackle the profound and thought-provoking theme of the death penalty. One of the most renowned poems on the death penalty, "The Hangman" by Maurice Ogden, paints a chilling allegory that forces readers to confront their own complicity in perpetuating injustice.
Aug 8, 2018 · Historically, the Christian church has been supportive of the right of the political authority, divinely authorised in “bearing the sword” (Rom 13 cf also Gen 9.5-6), to punish those found guilty of murder (and other crimes, sometimes relatively minor ones) by capital punishment.
Aug 6, 2024 · We explore various passages and teachings that address justice, mercy, and the sanctity of life, providing insights into how these principles might influence a Christian’s stance on the death penalty. 1. Old Testament references to capital punishment
Sep 12, 2023 · The Church has always taught, clearly and consistently, that the death penalty is in principle consistent with both natural law and the Gospel. This is taught throughout scripture—from Genesis 9 to Romans 13 and many points in between—and the Church maintains that scripture cannot teach moral error.
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Feb 20, 2024 · The conversation takes on a critical tone, acknowledging the need for fairness and consistency, and recognizing the validity of Christian opposition to capital punishment based on concerns for justice rather than a denial of scriptural basis.