[dixiedarlindownsouth]

“That was a key part of what we call the Noahic Covenant – God’s rules for governance of the post-Flood world.”

But we aren’t a “post-flood” world as much as we are a post crucified and resurrected world. I don’t condone murder, but like the previous poster, I have little faith that we don’t often put innocent people to death.

[Wonder Warthog]

"I don’t condone murder, but like the previous poster, I have little faith that we don’t often put innocent people to death."

Sorry, but it just doesn't happen OFTEN. Yes, the incidence of innocents executed is non-zero, but it damned sure isn't "often".

[Graybeard58]

“That was a key part of what we call the Noahic Covenant – God’s rules for governance of the post-Flood world.”

But we aren’t a “post-flood” world as much as we are a post crucified and resurrected world.

Not a popular opinion to have here but one I share with you. I don't find "eye for an eye justice" in the New Testament, Jesus fulfilled the law for us.

Everyone flame away, I won't answer rebuttals when I'm out numbered 95 to 1- I've tried before and I can't keep up with all the replies.

[aimhigh]

But we aren’t a “post-flood” world as much as we are a post crucified and resurrected world

Consider the New Testament description of government:

"But if you do evil, be afraid; for he (government) does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil."

The purpose of government has not changed from the Old Testament.