The Death Penalty: What Would Jesus Do?
Here's an excellent article on The United Methodist Church's position on the death penalty by Jim McAnally. He thoughtfully reports several diverse points of view within the denomination; including the fact that John and Charles Wesley never questioned the appropriateness or justice of capitol punishment.
The Death Penalty: What Would Jesus Do?
posted by Steven Manskar at 10:47 PM
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I think that Gandhi understood Jesus' message better than the majority of Christians when it comes to both war and capital punishment.
Good grief, Jesus lived in an occupied country and he refused to support the rebels.
I am a disciple of Jesus, not John or Charles Wesley. And if I must disagree with the Wesleys on this matter, then so be it.
Try to read the New Testament through the lens of someone who is looking to lay down their own life for others and not through the lens of someone who is looking out for wrongdoers to punish.
4:59 PM
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