Week 3 ~ Issues of Life and Death ~ Capital Punishment and War


Scripture focus: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 5:39-44


Some questions to consider:

What is the purpose of capital punishment?

 How do we justify/explain scripture that demonstrates mercy rather than punishment by death? Consider John 8 - adulterous woman, King David with Uriah.

Can pro-life Christians support capital punishment?

What is the purpose of war? Is war avoidable?

        
          Is "world peace" possible?

How would you counsel a friend who said he/she wanted to join the military?

Should Christians participate in war? Is conscientious objection right?