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Oct 10, 2018 · Jael’s actions are worth singing about. They are the actions of God working in her. The poetry of Judges 5 erupts with praise, “Most blessed of women is Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite! Most blessed of tent-dwelling women!” (5:24). As I proclaimed in that double-wide trailer, “Most blessed is Jael!” the room fell silent.
- The Argument For The Death Penalty
- Was The Death Penalty Used in The Bible?
- The Argument Against The Death Penalty
- A Hard and Complicated Situation
There are multiple arguments in support of the death penalty; however, the most popular argument is “The death penaltyis an effective deterrent.” In other words, the death penalty prevents the criminal from committing any future harm. Right now, in 2021, the death penalty is legal in 27 statesof America, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Califo...
The Old Testament does show evidence for capital punishment. The punishment of death was not only for murder (Exodus 21:12), but also for rape (Deuteronomy 22:24), adultery (Leviticus 20:10), kidnapping (Exodus 21:16), homosexuality (Leviticus 20:13), and bestiality (Exodus 22:19). False prophets were also condemned to death. That prophet or dreame...
As stated by the FIACATRepresentation to the United Nations, “The death penalty does not respect the right to life.” In addition to this main reason, other arguments include that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent, it is built upon a faulty governmental system, it does not truly protect society, and it does not give the opportunity for...
Each Christian has to choose whether or not they believe in the death penalty. There are strong reasons for each side of the argument. In the Old Testament, there were times when the death penalty needed to be enacted and it was carried out. Even though capital punishment is a reality in the present world today, believers need to approach the subje...
Conclusion. There is no clear mandate in the Bible either for or against capital punishment. The Old Testament Law prescribed the death penalty for an extensive list of crimes, many of which are considered minor today. Based on New Testament teachings, the moral aspects of the Old Testament law still apply to Christians, but the ceremonial and ...
Sep 27, 2011 · The topic of capital punishment–the death penalty–is a continuing source of national discussion and debate. In an unusual (and uncomfortable) convergence of timelines, one week in 2011 witnessed the executions of three death-row prisoners: Troy Davis, whose murder conviction has been the subject of controversy for years; Lawrence Brewer, an avowed racist who participated in the horrifying ...
Apr 3, 2024 · Thus, women’s silence in the church does not apply to us today because the gift of tongues has ceased in the modern era. Women are free to speak, ask questions, and teach other believers within the church. The only role in the church that is biblically specified for men is pastor; however, a woman can fulfill any other position in the church.
Jul 25, 2023 · For the believer, death does not have the last word. Since the fall, every human being born into this world as a natural son of Adam arrives “DOA.”. He is “dead on arrival” in a spiritual sense when he is born. But this spiritual death is not the same as biological death, though biological death is also the inevitable destiny of every ...
Jun 24, 2014 · Jesus clearly says, “Turn the other cheek.”. If Christian death penalty supporters want to adhere to the Bible, they need to face up to the exemplar of Jesus, too, and not leave him out of the picture when defending the death penalty. Every word of the Bible then needs to be reread in light of the teachings of Jesus.
