[Tree of Liberty]

WE aren't taking God's place by imposing the death penalty. He's told us that we are to get rid of these vermin in Genesis 9:6

"If you shed the blood of man, by man shall your blood be shed. For in the image of God did God make man."

[MineralMan]

"WE aren't taking God's place by imposing the death penalty. He's told us that we are to get rid of these vermin in Genesis 9:6
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That may well be. However, my own ethics are not guided by the Old Testament. If yours are, then you're welcome to your opinion. As I said, this is my opinion. That's all it is. I don't insist that anyone share it.

[Scarchin]

Ummm..I think Jesus abrogated that one.

[laxin4him]

Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword. I think Jesus said that.