Biblically speaking, as relates to the old testament: "There are differences of opinion among Christian denominations as to what and how Biblical law (generally understood as the "first five books" of the Old Testament) applies today. Most conclude that only parts are applicable, such as the Ten Commandments, some conclude that all are set aside by the New Covenant, while others conclude that all are still applicable to believers in Jesus and the New Covenant."
and the new: "he contents of the New Testament deal explicitly with Christianity, although both the Old and New Testament are regarded, together, as Sacred Scripture." The new testament deals with the concept of capital punishment and does not change it's stance on the same. I never said that I use the bible to determine how to live my life, nor do I attempt to tell others that they need to live by the standards that I have set for myself. ::michael On 9/22/2010 5:40 AM, Ed Leafe wrote: > On Sep 22, 2010, at 8:31 AM, Michael Oke, II wrote: > >> Certainly not the country that Ricky is referring to. And quoting the >> old testament? Hardly a convincing argument, on any level. > > > Wait - you're in favor of capital punishment, yet reject the Old > Testament? Or are you simply rejecting those parts that are inconvenient for > your current argument, yet still embracing those that justify revenge > killing? Is that how it works: you get to choose which parts of the Sacred > Word of God which "count"? > > The OT was all about an eye for an eye, smiting, retribution, etc. The > whole "Angry God" stuff. The NT is about forgiveness, love, acceptance and > (dare I say it?) pacifism. Capital punishment is clearly an OT mindset. > > > > -- Ed Leafe > > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
