15 Jul 22
@divegeester saidNobody is tormented for eternity.
I’m starting a thread on this so that it doesn’t get obfuscated in a current other thread.
Some Christians claim that:
- Burning billions of people alive - is morally acceptable.
- abortion - is morally unacceptable.
- executing people for certain specific heinous proven crimes ????
The bible is silent or vague on the matter of abortion so it is a nonissue
Executions are necessary to rid society of evil people, and is recommended by God.
15 Jul 22
@divegeester saidExcellent question for the anti-choice pro-lifers. They stumble on this one every time.
I’m starting a thread on this so that it doesn’t get obfuscated in a current other thread.
Some Christians claim that:
- Burning billions of people alive - is morally acceptable.
- abortion - is morally unacceptable.
- executing people for certain specific heinous proven crimes ????
As someone who attempts to follow the teachings of Jesus, I believe that life in prison, is the harshest sentence that one should receive.
15 Jul 22
@josephw saidRegardless of what you believe your God figure "commands", I do not give my consent to the state to execute me. Having said that, I am sure the state here will go ahead and execute me if they see fit to do so, and those that arrange for it to happen will be quite convinced that they do so with their God figure's blessing.
If you are tried and convicted of murder God commands that you be executed.
15 Jul 22
@kingdavid403 saidWhzt is to be done with convicted murderers in the New Covenant According to Christ they will have their place in the lake of fire. Do you disagree with that ?
In the Old Covenant, not the New. Good point tho.
15 Jul 22
@rajk999 saidExecutions are necessary to rid society of evil people, Where do we get in line?
Nobody is tormented for eternity.
The bible is silent or vague on the matter of abortion so it is a nonissue
Executions are necessary to rid society of evil people, and is recommended by God.
and is recommended by God.
Recommended? Where did Jesus recommend killing anyone?
In the Old Covenant God ordered it. I don't think that means it is recommended by Jesus in our New Covenant with Him.
@kingdavid403 saidYes, you will notice that Kellyjay has disappeared.
Excellent question for the anti-choice pro-lifers. They stumble on this one every time.
As someone who attempts to follow the teachings of Jesus, I believe that life in prison, is the harshest sentence that one should receive.
Problably living his best life somewhere or visiting the sick in hospital. Hey maybe he’s out in his neighbourhood trying to convince them that Jesus will burn them all in hell for eternity unless they love him.
@rajk999 saidYes, I do agree with you. Unless they repent and come to Jesus, or God as they know Him, and receive His forgiveness; and, I also believe that God will forgive many others whom He chooses.
Whzt is to be done with convicted murderers in the New Covenant According to Christ they will have their place in the lake of fire. Do you disagree with that ?
Remember: The Apostle Paul committed murder. Moses committed murder. Kind David committed a cold-blooded first-degree murder; and a few other Bible greats. It's clear by scripture that none of them are burning in hell.
15 Jul 22
@kingdavid403 saidSo your statement that convicted murderers are not executed under the New Covenant, is false.
Yes, I do agree with you. Unless they repent and come to Jesus and receive His forgiveness; and, I also believe that God will forgive many others whom He chooses.
Remember: The Apostle Paul committed murder. Moses committed murder. Kind David committed a cold-blooded first-degree murder; and a few other Bible greats. It's clear by scripture that none of them are burning in hell.