A Death Penalty Moratorium?

David Gushee, a Baptist and professor of moral theology at Union University raises important questions about the way the death penalty is used in the US. Now, I don't believe in its use, but Gushee makes the good point that even if you do believe in it, it's use is not fair or consistent.

For those who point to Scripture for support of the DP, Gushee points out that in the OT, it took 2 or more witnesses to move to a death penalty and then there is the message of mercy that runs throughout the NT.

All of this gives witness to the need for at least a moratorium, if not more!

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