The Justices spar over the constitutionality of the death penalty

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(06-30-2015, 12:50 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I say that the issues are not the same because a fetus is not a person, but just for the sake of argument, let's say  that I agree with you.

Why are so many Christians in favor of the death penalty when there is such a big chance that it will take the lives of innocent people?

Most likely because the Bible calls for death in the case of intentional murder.  The bible also says we (society) should take special care to ensure the innocent are not punished unjustly.

So, as a Christian we have to hope the Justice system (society) gets it right or we would have to be against every form of punishment.

You can say it makes no sense for a Christian to be for the death penalty; can you also say it makes no sense for a Christian to be against Life in Prison.