drbrumley
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Which one are you Jabez and Freak?
From Enyart.com
Biblical arguments against execution consist primarily of six arguments:
First, Jesus said:
"You have heard that it was said, `An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you... whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also." Mat. 5:38-39
Second, Jesus forgave the woman "caught in adultery, in the very act." To those arguing that she should be put to death, Jesus said:
"He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first." John 8:7
Third, Jesus taught believers to forgive:
"But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Mat. 6:15
Fourth, the New Testament teaches Christians not to judge:
"Judge not, that you be not judged." Mat. 7:1
Fifth, Paul taught believers to:
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse... Repay no one evil for evil... do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I Will repay," says the Lord." Rom. 12:14, 17, 19
Sixth, the Ten Commandments teach "Thou shalt not kill" (Ex. 20:13).
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