03-25-2006, 12:54 AM
MongoJerry,Mar 24 2006, 07:40 PM Wrote:That's a straw man argument. You're only offering the choice of death penalty or release from prison. There's a third option: life in prison. It keeps the child molesters you're afraid of safely away from kids without the mess that the death penalty brings with it.
I'm a Christian. I believe that none of us deserve to live, but by the grace of God we have all been shown mercy by the Creator. We are asked in turn to show mercy to those who may not deserve it as well.
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Ok. We went there.
Ananias and Sapphira. Put to death by the church for lying about money. Just because you are a Christian doesn't mean that you can not support the right thing.
Romans 13:4 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.
Tell me, do you think that sword is just for looks? To frighten? Just something there to hang off of his belt for decoration? Do the words "revenger to execute wrath" mean anything to you and your faith? That sword is for punishment. In short, cleaving people's heads off.
The sword that punishes fairly and justly is not used in vain. It is done for the common good.
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."