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Kermit Gosnell death penalty sought in Philadelphia case. Eye for an Eye>
Unite And State ^ | March 2, 2011 | JeffG

Posted on 03/02/2011 8:19:25 PM PST by RonPaulPittsburgh

Abortion.

What a hard topic to talk about. It's a topic that makes people uneasy just after hearing the word. Questions like "Where do I stand on the subject?" - "What will others say about me if I disagree?" come to mind when faced with this issue. And the endless debate of whether it is right or wrong always comes up.

Instead of getting into a debate about abortion, I ask you to poll your conscience. This time look at the subject from a different angle. According to the article that I referred. Philadelphia prosecutors said this morning they are considering seeking the death penalty against three others charged in the operation of Kermit Gosnell's West Philadelphia abortion clinic

The angle I wish you to consider is that of the response to an action like abortion. Lets for the sake of argument, call it murder. My questions to you are: How would you respond if someone you cared about was murdered? How would you respond if it was someone you barely knew? How would you respond if the person that was murdered was someone you had never met?

By respond I mean, if you had complete power to do as you will with the person who committed the murder, what would you do to them?

In truth there really should be only one response. It should be that of a loving heart. Like the heart of Christ as he instructs us to be.

But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. -- Luke 6:27-28


TOPICS: Current Events; Moral Issues; Prayer; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: gooddemocrat
This is an evangelical position. I am catholic I read this today and realized it does pertain to my beliefs as well and while I do not think this man should be executed I still have a hard time forgiving him. I believe this man should live in prison for life contemplating his choices. I wish for him to suffer in mind and spirit and hopefully find his own redemption but at this point in time I have a hard time feeling anything but anger towards this man.
1 posted on 03/02/2011 8:19:27 PM PST by RonPaulPittsburgh
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh

The proper response for a Christian, in my view, is to genuinely love the murderer while the needle does its job.


2 posted on 03/02/2011 8:24:51 PM PST by xjcsa (Ridiculing the ridiculous since the day I was born.)
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh
IMHO, capital punishment is life-affirming. If, as a society we express our level of disapproval for a given action or behavior by the penalty or sanction we impose then it seems to me that by not assessing the most severe penalty we can for the most horrific crimes, we are de-valuing the life/lives of the victims.
3 posted on 03/02/2011 8:28:27 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh

By respond I mean, if you had complete power to do as you will with the person who committed the murder, what would you do to them?

According to the covenant that God made with all mankind through Noah, the murderer must be killed. I would honor God in that way.


4 posted on 03/02/2011 8:30:43 PM PST by freedomfiter2 (Brutal acts of commission and yawning acts of omission both strengthen the hand of the devil.)
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh; humblegunner; shibumi

You have quite a peculiar screen name.

And an even more peculiar posting history.

Did I mention you have a peculiar screen name?


5 posted on 03/02/2011 8:33:23 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Larry Lucido

why is my name choice odd. Ron Paul was born in Pittsburgh and I am a fan of Ron Paul. Nothing mysterious.


6 posted on 03/02/2011 8:47:55 PM PST by RonPaulPittsburgh
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh
I think he should be put to death. Nothing unchristian about that.
It's the Godless who consider the death penalty barbaric, because
to them death is the ultimate end.
7 posted on 03/02/2011 8:57:29 PM PST by youngidiot (I'm on a drug. And that drug is Charlie Sheen.)
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh; Larry Lucido; humblegunner
"I am a fan of Ron Paul. Nothing mysterious."

Could you say that a little louder please?

"I am a fan of Ron Paul. Nothing mysterious."

(That's better. I wasn't sure the Mods could hear you.)

8 posted on 03/02/2011 9:44:52 PM PST by shibumi (I am The Nexus One - I want more life, Baby I aint done!)
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To: RonPaulPittsburgh

This is an evangelical position. I am catholic

What does that mean?


9 posted on 03/03/2011 10:41:34 AM PST by stevecmd
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