Christian against death penalty

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Most Christians believe only God has the right to take a life

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One of the Ten Commandments is: ‘Thou shalt not kill’ (Exodus 20:13)

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Jesus taught that ‘If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.’ (Matthew 5:39)

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Jesus stated: ‘Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute against you.’ (Matthew 5:44)

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Many Christians see the teachings of Jesus on forgiveness as arguments that go against the Old Testament teaching of ‘an eye for an eye.’(Exodus 21:24)

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Some Christians would argue that the ‘golden rule’ of doing to others what you want them to do to you) conflicts with the taking of life through the death penalty.

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Quakers have campaigned against the death penalty for nearly 200 years, because they believe all human life should be respected.