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Yes, and thus it would fall into the "downright contradictory" category.
by michaelsbradley 11y ago
Yes, and thus it would fall into the "downright contradictory" category.
- tptacek 11y agoEver consider whether capital punishment does even greater harm to the families of the victims, by putting them in a position where human nature pulls them towards a vindictive and inhumane and I guess face it sinful option that they've more or less been required by the New Testament to reject? That it's, like, the opposite of spiritually medicinal?
- michaelsbradley 11y agoI have considered a great many aspects of it, and do not agree with your conclusions, though I do agree that Christ requires us to reject hatred and to be kind and forgiving. You might take a look at Cardinal Dulles' essay, linked in one of my previous comments.