Does “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” really mean what we think it does?
In this episode, Russell Moore is joined by author and activist Shane Claiborne to discuss the death penalty. While Claiborne and Moore both agree that execution should not be celebrated, they differ on whether it is a means of justice.
Tune in for a gracious and frank discussion on how Christians should think about capital punishment. With thought-provoking insights on the reality of the effects on former executioners, Claiborne describes restorative justice, proposes that “the road of violence is a dead end,” and emphasizes that “we are not made to kill.” Claiborne and Moore wrestle with the similarities between war and capital punishment and ultimately wrestle with a fundamental question: Has Jesus commanded us to kill?
00:00 Opening
01:02 Introducing Shane Claiborne
03:01 Jesus' Teaching on Vengeance
06:05 Forgiveness and Justice
11:32 Restorative Justice
17:22 Interpreting Scripture Regarding Capital Punishment
27:15 Racism and the Death Penalty
30:12 Do We Deserve to Kill?
41:32 War and Capital Punishment
46:19 Fallen Government Authorities
52:45 Closing Thoughts
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