[Gondring]

So I suppose Godly people should be out stoning those who gather firewood on the Sabbath? (Numbers 15)

And wow...how about those Exodus 21 ones..."He that smiteth his father, or his mother, shall be surely put to death." and "He that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death."

Some would take John 8:7 as a claim against capital punishment. But then again, some would say that Christ was very much in favor of following governmental authorities, too...so...who knows. I was simply stating what I understood to be the official RCC belief.

[Just A Nobody]

So I suppose Godly people should be out stoning those who gather firewood on the Sabbath?

Not here to argue with you Gond! I was simply trying to put some things in perspective. I have no idea what Catholics believe that differs from Protestants.

Romans 13:3-4
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.