(Death Penalty Information Center Website) People justify the death penalty in saying that in the Bible God says that murder should be punished with death. There are many things in the Bible today however that Americans do not take follow. If we were to follow God's word as in the Bible, than we should not only be giving the capitol punishment to murderers, but to those guilty of homosexuality, adultery, incest, and kidnapping. In fact if we lived fully by the Bible, then 18 different crimes would be punishable by death. ...

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One argument, which favours the death penalty, is that the Bible says, Ran eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. ... Although at one point, the bible tells us not to murder, the death penalty is not quite the same as murder. ...

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The third and possibly the most important reason why capital punishment should be eliminated is because what is stated in the Bible. ... The third and possibly the most important reason why capital punishment should be eliminated is because what is stated in the Bible. ...

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The controversy that I have chosen to write about is the death penalty. Many people argue whether or not it is good to use the death penalty as a punishment for criminals who have committed an extremely serious crime such as murder. I agree 100% with the use of the death penalty. The death penalt...

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The most severe of all punishments is the death penalty. It is also known as capital punishment. It is the most severe form of punishment, as it requires officers to kill the offender. It has been banned in many countries, including the United States. An earlier move to eliminate the death penalty h...

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As the Bible says, "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. " If a person commits a capital offense(murder or anything of the sort), they should receive a capital punishment; therefore the state won't have to pay for the criminal's lifetime in jail, it provides the most complete retribution and condemnation, and crime rates will begin to drop. ...

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The penalties for breaking any of the laws and ordinances given out, by God, in Exodus and Matthew, two chapters of the bible, are simply too harsh for the average citizen who have committed crimes that aren't "too severe." ... Another issue brought in the two chapters of the bible is that to do with adultery. ... If we follow the laws of the bible, then the answer would be yes, but that is where the problem lies. ... In this chapter of the bible, Matthew offers jail term as an alternative to the death sentence, which was heavy in Exodus. ... Both chapters of the bible, Exodus and Matthew...

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Supporters of the death penalty often quote from the bible to justify their conviction. Nobody will deny that it says in the bible "A tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, a life for a life." ... Furthermore, there are various other arguments against the death penalty in the bible that outweigh the arguments supporting the death penalty. ...

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The avoidance of bad company is also referred to many times in the bible. ... The bible gives the first representation of today's laws. ... Quotes such as "treat others as you would like to be treated" play major roles in both the Bible and in A Clockwork Orange. Unlike the teachings in the Bible, Alex does not regard this "golden rule". ... Vast differences between the punishment of Jesus" time and the punishments of today can be compared in the movie A Clockwork Orange and the Bible. ...

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Capital Punishment Capital Punishment is the execution of a person found guilty of murder. Average citizens are now becoming more aware that capital punishment, if it is correctly used, could be a solution to many of today's most pressing criminal problems. Not only is capital punishment a d...

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Capital Punishment Capital Punishment is the execution of a person found guilty of murder. Average citizens are now becoming more aware that capital punishment, if it is correctly used, could be a solution to many of today's most pressing criminal problems. Not only is capital punishment a...

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(Bible: Genesis 9:5-6) When one ponders the image of God, and what is God's connection with worldly happenings, we must first bring ourselves into the shoes of the one being asked. ... Though the killing of another human being is clearly a sin according to the commandments of God, "Thou shalt not kill"(Bible: Exodus 20:15), there are many who have twisted the Christian ideology to use the other side of God's words, citing God's words for retribution "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burning for burning, wound for wound, strip for stripe" (Bible: e...

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One of the Bible's Ten Commandments clearly state's "Thou shall not kill." ... The Bible teaches us to forgive those who do wrong against us and " According to the Catholic Church, the three main justifications for punishment are retribution, reform, deterrence." ... Some also believe that the Bible supports the death penalty as well. ... Is it described in (the) Holy Bible that a death penalty is required for a wide variety of crimes, such as murder and rape. ...

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Views shared by many Aryans are that of the Bible related stories (http://www.kkk.com). Believing that Jews are really the descendants of Cain, who murdered is own brother, Abel (New American Bible). ... Newsweek. 1997 "New American Bible."" ...

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Depending on whose interpretation one hears, the Bible is for or against capital punishment. Verses from The Bible are used by both sides of the argument to support their own beliefs. ... One third cites The Bible that says "Thou shalt not kill....

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Capital punishment is the highest form of punishment for committing a crime. When you receive capital punishment that means you will be killed by ingestion of toxins or the famous electric chair. Capital punishment should be legalized in Canada. It lowers tax rates, Canadians don't need to keep buil...

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The "Letter from Birmingham Jail" written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the most outstanding example of argument I have ever read or heard. What is the most shocking about the letter are the conditions Dr. King was under when he wrote the letter. He wrote portions of the letter in the margins...

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Although the Bible recommends capital punishment in certain cases, modern-day Christians are torn on whether it is acceptable or not. ... However, if the murderer was incarcerated, that person would loose all freedoms that constitute life, essentially he would be giving "life for life" as suggested in the Bible (Prejean 56). ...

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Retentionists say the bible (Genesis 9:6) says, "Whosoever sheds man's blood, by man may his blood be shed." ... Personally, I am for the death penalty especially after reading the passage of Genesis from the bible. ...

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Thousands will die. They are victims of senseless murder, but should the murderous felons die as well? Capital Punishment is a major controversy. Debating whether they receive execution or spend the rest of their ruined lives rotting in a jail cell seems pointless. The government throws away these h...

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. A victim can no...

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The death penalty is a very harsh thing to do to a person. Many people have committed crimes, but is the death penalty the right answer? I believe that it is not. It is morally unjust and it is not a deterrent. Many innocent people have been executed. The death penalty is cruel and inhumane. ...

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. A victim can no...

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Capital punishment is state sanctioned murder and can never be justified. Sentencing people to death regardless of the severity of their crimes does not equate to justice. As well being an outdated barbaric act, capital punishment violates religious beliefs and there is always the possibility that a...

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Capital Punishment - Death Penalty The death penalty is the ultimate punishment for people who commit crimes against mankind. There are people that say the death penalty is a cruel and unusual punishment, but I believe a person has to take the crime itself into consideration. A victim can no...

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