Spaw: Equating the crucifixtion of Christ with modern day execution of people found guilty of capital crimes is still questionable in my opinion. Christ never took another person's life. The crimes he was charged with have nothing to do with modern day capital punishment. Would Christ have been sentenced to death under present day laws? No, I don't think so! But, respectfully, I submit that you are comparing apples with oranges.

If there are passages in the Bible that suggest a prohibition of capital punishment, I am not aware of them. If you or others disagree, I'd like to read your arguments. On the other hand, I hasten to add that I do not accept the writings in the Bible in a literal sense. If I did, I would be blind.

DougR