Sophia wrote on Feb 15
th, 2016 at 11:38am:
Yadda, it seems that the death penalty is to "murder" the wrong doers, what do you think about that situation, if say, myself or others search for the understanding of how, and why, and that it is done out of desperation to rid of an evil when this person feels none is protecting them?
The death penalty is to rid of evil doers, and isn't that doing society a favour?
What is your opinion of that situation?
I believe that
convicted child molesters ought to be executed, by the state, on behalf of the community.
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Sophia wrote on Feb 15
th, 2016 at 11:38am:
If I remember correctly, isn't there some contradiction in the bible where God sets forth others to kill?
I recall something like that at bible studies once upon a time, and much to the speakers amazement.
In any case, I will ask a friend that is very bible knowledgeable to tell me where that section is.
So, how do you feel about God allowing such monstrosities to happen to innocent children, isn't that something like a 'bystander' or an 'accessory' to the fact?
Some tough testing there.
But as the bible says, God is that all forgiving and loving person, if a person has done wrong, but asks for redemption.
Lady Lols,
IMO, people like yourself only see inconsistency, .....in the idea, of a 'loving' God, who would sanction the killing of wrongdoers.
But the only inconsistency, imo, ....is in the morality [and in the hearts] of man.
Matthew 15:1
Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying,
2 Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.
3 But he answered and said unto them,
Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?4
For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother:
and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.n.b.
Jesus, rebuked the religious leaders of his time,
for not following God's laws.
What laws ???
Exodus 20:12
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
13
Thou shalt not kill.
Exodus 21:17
And he that curseth his father, or his mother,
shall surely be put to death.
Is it harsh, to put to death, rebellious children ?
Yes, it is harsh to us.
But that is not man's law,
it is God's law.
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Never old.IMAGE....
We [in our 'modern', secular state] do not live by those laws.
But, imo, we should.But, if you are a typical atheist [living in this 'modern', 'civilised' age], you will say God's law laws are
wrong/
inconsistent/
unjust.
WHEREAS;God's say's that his laws are right, and just, ....and his word, declares that following his laws, will bring about a stable, peaceful, prosperous society, .....for the people who implement and follow those laws.
Words that are found,
repeated, again, and again, in Deuteronomy [in the bible]....
"So thou shalt put the evil away from among you."
"so shalt thou put the evil away from among you."
"so shalt thou put evil away from among you;"
"so shalt thou put evil away from among you."
"so thou shalt put away evil from among you."
"and thou shalt put evil away from among you."Deuteronomy 4:5
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the LORD my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.
6
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day? "...which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?"
But
not Lady Lols.
And
not John Smith.