tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post7227603751260971306..comments2024-01-18T20:19:31.971-05:00Comments on Permanent Press: Reconciling the New Testament with the death penaltyBryan Caskeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09235927600483403854noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-27957015261622279312015-10-01T21:10:54.458-04:002015-10-01T21:10:54.458-04:00I recently read about the concept of "sadisti...I recently read about the concept of "sadistic empathy". You are not reasoning from "feelings" so that doesn't apply to you questioning your attitude about the death penalty, but it's interesting that arguing against the death penalty by saying that a life sentence is worse than death is one of the examples used to illustrate sadistic empathy -- make 'em suffer even more. Is that not a form of vengeance?Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16771075314473811594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-23398008383099982522015-10-01T21:08:33.931-04:002015-10-01T21:08:33.931-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16771075314473811594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-30342675732918906312015-10-01T11:13:49.647-04:002015-10-01T11:13:49.647-04:00Pooey I was once a death-qualified juror and had a...Pooey I was once a death-qualified juror and had a great deal of time and motivation to think about it - the death penalty is appropriate - particularly for recreational murder, treason, desertion of post in the face of the enemy and many other things.<br /><br />Remember too that we are not talking about an individual imposing the death penalty - we are talking about the state - which has as a prime imperative the protection of its citizens - imposing an appropriate remedy for an action of a goblin<br /><br />Now if you are concerned about the unpleasant process of taking the life of a goblin - I suggest that you research nitrogen asphyxiation - I am a proponent of going to nitrogen -<br /><br />and as to the current idea of forgiveness - are you familiar with the four steps of Christian forgiveness ?<br /><br />and let us think about the advice of Bosch Fawstin - "Do not take gray to a black and white fight"<br /><br />do not take the easy road and become a non-absolute<br /><br />have the courage to see things as they are<br /><br />for some actions the death penalty is the only appropriate response of the State<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7221488092124233984.post-33922458076496810862015-09-30T16:35:02.239-04:002015-09-30T16:35:02.239-04:00Yes, Grasshopper, you are mellowing, and gaining w...Yes, Grasshopper, you are mellowing, and gaining wisdom. Well said!<br /><br />kbfennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171914955271023282noreply@blogger.com