Question

From a Christian viewpoint, present at least 2 arguments for the preservation of the death penalty and at least 2 arguments for the abolishment of the death penalty.

Answer 1

From a Christian viewpoint, at least two arguments for the abolishment of the death penalty are; as very rightly said by; Pope Francis, 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church; “It must not be forgotten that the inviolable and God-given right to life also belongs to the criminal." Death penalty; “contradicts God’s plan of merciful justice for individuals and society”.

From a Christian viewpoint, at least two arguments against the abolishment of the death penalty are In Matthew 7:2 we read "Whatever measure you deal out to others will be dealt back to you", Thus sentencing the convict is a matter of justice. Further; in Matthew 15:4 Jesus says "He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him surely die". Thus the convicts should be punished according to the spirit of Christianity as it will act as a deterrent, most Protestants hold this view.