Capital Punishment

Christianity

Jesus emphasized the importance of forgiveness and not retribution

Jesus said that he came to save sinners, capital punishment does not allow sinners to be saved or for them to reform

Old Testament punishments belonged to an ancient society

Some sinners were mentally ill or trapped in a life of crime and poverty. Jesus came to save people like this and Christians believe it is their duty to do the same.

'Eye for an eye;

'Who…