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Death penalty (Aims of Punishment (Deterrance (Punishment should put…

- - - - Jesus came to Earth to reform sinners, as he did with the woman caught in Adultery in John 8:1-11
      - Jesus amended the old testament teaching on Retribution in Matthew 5:38-39 when he said, "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for eye and tooth for tooth." But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also."
      - Christians believe in the sanctity of life, that life is holy and belongs to God and therefore only God has the power to take life. In Romans 12:17-19 it states, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody...Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written, 'It is mine to revenge; I will repay, says the Lord'."
  - - - The bible sets down the death penalty for some crimes so God must accept the death penalty (Retribution)
      - The church of England hasn't repealed the statement in Article 37 of its 39 articles that says, "The Laws of the Realm may punish Christian men for heinous and grievous offences"
      - Thomas Aquinas argued that Peace in society is more important than reforming a sinner. He reflects the Roman Catholic Church's teaching that the protection of the whole society is more important than the individual
- - - - Broken home
      - Bad school grades
      - Peer pressure
      - Poverty
      - Drugs