Is it possible to be Pro-life and Pro-death Penalty??? Seems to be a contradiction to me.

Well, for myself yes it's possible. The bible says if a man should kill another man than he to should be killed. Thats not a direct quote I am not sure what it really says, I just know it's something to that nature. I used to be against it because I did not feel it was our place to do such things, that God had  a plan for them. But then I read this and kinda changed my mind. Except then I thoought what about the man that killed the killer? Aw crap I don't know it's to much to think about. You just gave me a headache! LOL

Nursejenny1310 says ...

Well, for myself yes it's possible. The bible says if a man should kill another man than he to should be killed. Thats not a direct quote I am not sure what it really says, I just know it's something to that nature. I used to be against it because I did not feel it was our place to do such things, that God had  a plan for them. But then I read this and kinda changed my mind. Except then I thoought what about the man that killed the killer? Aw crap I don't know it's to much to think about. You just gave me a headache! LOL

It does give you a headache doesn't it. I know the old testment states what you are saying, but what would Jesus do?

Well.... all biblical stuff aside. It is rather confusing because you would have to say that you are a murderer and deserve the death penalty for having an abortion. Or that no one should ever be punished with death. YOu know this is such a sticky subject I am not even sure how I feel about it. I still think an eye for an eye........but this takes it such a step further. Why can't everyone just be good and model citizens and then we would never have to deal with this stuff!

Well, I'm not at all confused about my stance on this subject. I'm sure there will be plenty of comments about this, but oh well. I'm GENERALLY pro-life. As in I don't believe in abortion as a form of birth control or to terminate a pregnancy just because the child has a disorder. But I do think it's ok in cases of rape, incest, or cases where the preganacy endangers the life of the mother. With that said I DO support the death penalty. The biblical passages about it aside, people should pay for a life or lives with their own.

JUDLEERN says ...

ISN'T THAT THE TRUTH. IT IS A HARD QUESTION TO ANSWER REALLY.

TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, THERE HAVE BEEN INNOCENT PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN EXECUTED AS WELL YA KNOW. NOW ISN'T THAT A KICKER...

That is so true! Some judges persecute people even if there are not much evidences. For example in rape cases, some just believe the statements of the girl eventhough if others attest that she went with a guy on her own will and without force. This happens in our place. Well, it's really hard to say these days... When things are getting liberal.

emtpixie says ...

Well, I'm not at all confused about my stance on this subject. I'm sure there will be plenty of comments about this, but oh well. I'm GENERALLY pro-life. As in I don't believe in abortion as a form of birth control or to terminate a pregnancy just because the child has a disorder. But I do think it's ok in cases of rape, incest, or cases where the preganacy endangers the life of the mother. With that said I DO support the death penalty. The biblical passages about it aside, people should pay for a life or lives with their own.

What if they have prosecuted the wrong person? It has happened.. Read my post above. I do not feel tonight like doing the homework, but people have been on death row to later be found innocent.

Kittyrn says ...

Hence the reason that the laws should be modified.  Their are clear and compelling cases, people that are actually on video killing the store clerk, and things of that nature.  There are those that are convicted that there is NO DOUBT....Ted Bundy, Jeffery Dahmer, Bind kill torture dude (rader)  to name a few.  Those are they cases that death row is made for.  If there is any doubt, than life without parole.

Does murdering someone that murdered someone seem right??? I am just no sure on this, so please do not attack. I just struggle with, how can we justify murder??? Murder is murder. If someone murdered one of my kids, I would probably murder them, but then I would go to jail, because murder is murder. So, if one is pro-life how can one justify taking a life, no matter what they have done? Isn't the death penalty murder??? I know it is legal, but it still is murder isn't it?

I say this because I am curious and people, not you, tend to attack if you ask questions or challenge the thought process. Please lets not attack, just have a good discussion.

Do you think these people will go to HELL, if they evenually accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior??? Will Jesus forgive them?

JUDLEERN says ...

What if they have prosecuted the wrong person? It has happened.. Read my post above. I do not feel tonight like doing the homework, but people have been on death row to later be found innocent.

This may sound harsh, but not everything is perfect. I don't want to see an innocent person imprisoned or put to death any more than you do. BUT I don't want to see a murderer get off the hook, either. I put faith in DNA evidence and other forensic science, and if there is not enough evidence to convict then that's it. But in the vast majority of cases there is PLENTY of evidence to convict. Those are the people who should be sent to death row. Typically it's the jury who decides whether to impose the death penalty, so I feel confident that there was alot of consideration before the verdict. It's not like one judge made a knee-jerk decision to sentence someone to death. Then there's always the appeals process!