You wrote: “As I told another person, it would have been helpful if you read my original post.”
I read your all your posts on this thread.
You wrote: “It is my belief that acts of violence in a church are wrong.”
Why any more wrong there than anywhere else? And since you are speaking of church, would you care to support your position scripturally? Jesus’ most “violent” act during His sojourn on earth took place in the temple.
You wrote: “I believe in capital punishment. But not vigilantism.”
When the law says it is OK to murder babies, should baby killers be suffered to operate with impunity and absent any fear of retribution, save directly from God? If your answer is yes, what about when the law says it is ok to kill Jews, to kill the deformed, to kill the elderly, or to kill you? WHEN and WHERE will YOU draw the line (if anywhere) for “vigilantism,” self-defense, or the defense of the innocent in the face of unjust laws?
You wrote: “What do you think should happen to Tiller’s murderer?”
He should be incarcerated and prosecuted, and tried before a jury of his peers. If found innocent, he should walk out a free man, if not, he should pay his debt to society, while he awaits his ultimate judgment (and reward or condemnation) before the seat of Him who judges justly.
I’ll address everything you’ve posited.
I’m glad you read the other posts. Now, based on that, what did I state is my stance on abortion? Am I your foe or a fellow pro-life. Additionally, did I not make certain advisements at the end of my post? I did that because I know of the disrespect that some seem compelled to show with those that they disagree. Some are very confrontational and nasty at times. I perfer civility befitting adults. It’s funny but there are those that may have a bit more knowledge of something that miss perfect opportunities to help others. Their egos get in the way.
Jesus did not throw the money changers out of the worship area or even the most sacred area of the temple. Money changers and animal sellers were the norm in the area of temples since the Jews were commanded to make animal sacrifices. Tiller’s murder was in the holiest part of the church.
I am tempted not to answer your questions about murder of innocent babies versus vigilantism because of the tone of your questioning. It is EXTREMELY OFFENSIVE! But I will try to control my offense. Of course, I DO NOT believe in killing Jews, the infirmed, the deformed, and the unborn. Vigilantism is taking the law into your own hands. But then you knew that. I know you were just “bating”. We can’t go around proclaiming that God told us to kill this person or that. As hard as it is, we live in a civilized society and therefore must operate within the laws. We have our vote and activism to change the laws. You will notice that ALL pro-life groups condemned the murder.
Well at least we can agree on the murderer’s fate.