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Homosexuality, Leviticus, and Orlando

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  • David Schrock

This article discusses how the biblical teaching on homosexuality, from Leviticus 20:13, needs to be read in its historical and covenantal context in order to see that it does not permit violence against homosexuals. The article shows how this intersects with what the Quran teaches on the subject.

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Is the Pope Right about the Death Penalty?

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  • Russell D. Moore

Does the Bible allow the death penalty and should the church support capital punishment? While Christians have room to discuss issues related to the death penalty, the Bible is clear that not all killing is against the sixth commandment.

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Crime, the Christian and Capital Justice

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  • J. Daryl Charles

This article reflects on the appropriateness of capital punishment for violent crimes in public ethics.

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The Adulteress and the Death Penalty

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  • Stephen A. James

The passage on the adulteress in John 7:53-John 8:11 is often used as evidence that Jesus revoked the death penalty. The relevance of this passage for discussions on capital punishment is considered in this essay, noting the history of interpretation, hermeneutical considerations, and legal factors.

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Sanctity of Life

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  • John Jefferson Davis

The author deals with the biblical teaching of the image of God and its implications and applications in various areas of life. The author notes that this doctrine has implications for two main ethical subjects: capital punishment and the dignity of man.

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Biblial Ethos: The Sanctity of Human Life

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  • Doug Van Meter

This article shows that understanding the sanctity the Bible attributes to human life has implications for abortion, capital punishment, and self-defence.

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Capital Punishment

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  • Jelle Tuininga

The author discusses three objections to capital punishment. 

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The Death Penalty in God’s Law

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  • R. Dean Anderson

This article is about the death penalty according to the law of God. What should our perspective on capital punishment be?

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Is Capital Punishment Demanded?

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  • Nicholas Vogelzang

Does God's Word demand capital punishment or only permit it? This articles looks at the creation and universal ordinance for capital punishment.

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On Capital Punishment

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  • E. Bos

This article on capital punishment, also looks at government and justice, the prevention of crime, and sin and punishment.

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