The Shariah says capital punishment is the punishment for adultery, murder and apostasy.
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Muslim view
Prophet Muhammad made many statements agreeing with capital punishment and sentenced people to death.
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Muslim view
Muslims follow the teachings of God one of which is ‘do not kill’.
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Christian view
Thomas Aquinas, a Christian Scholar, said the protection of society comes before the reform of the sinner. Capital punishment protects society.
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Christian view
Christianity teaches that human life is sacred (gift from God) and that only God has a right to take a life.
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Christian view
Most Churches have said Capital Punishment is wrong.
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Christian view
Jesus banned retribution he said 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is wrong’. The law of the new testament replaces the law of the old testament.
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