“Perspectives on the Death Penalty”
The Death Penalty is a huge controversy especially when
talking about religion. Sister Helen Prejean believes that the death penalty
violates an individual’s rights and human dignity. When Jesus of Nazareth
taught us “to not return hate for hate and evil for evil” he meant that there
should not be an evil action taken on a human being. Specifically, taking a
life speaks against the Christian values. However, this scriptural passage does
not necessarily prohibit the usage of the death penalty. Every person is going
to have their own opinion on the death penalty and all Christians will have a
different perspective. In my own experience, I am Catholic and believe in
Jesus. However, I do believe that the death penalty is a good consequence for
those who commit a murder. If Christians believe in the death penalty, then
they do not necessarily follow the scripture. Therefore by following the
scripture, then they will not support the death penalty.
-Brian
Hello Brian! I believe you made some really great points in your blog about the death penalty. I am in agreement with you that a scriptural passage does not necessarily prohibit or allow certain modern day issues. You made a great point when you said that just because you are Christian (or any other religious or spiritual person) does not mean you agree with or share the same opinions with other people of that religion. I believe that statements like not to return “hate for hate and evil for evil” is something we should take with us and interpret, but it does not need to be the final verdict when deciding on whether to support the death penalty or not.
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