[PapaNew]

Yes, of course, there needs to be civil law. But the best civil law tries comes from Natural Law which reflects God's law. Jesus stood against those that wanted to kill one who had committed a capital crime.

IMO, civil law should be about protecting society, not punishment.

[tumblindice]

“IMO, civil law should be about protecting society, not punishment.”

We’re talking about criminal law, Perry. There is no capital punishment in civil law.
Capital punishment is all about protecting society—from murdering scumbags.
Go save a whale.