Death Penalty: Right or Wrong?

Can the death penalty be right and wrong at the same time? Yes, it can.

For the Convicted Criminal

Some people have committed heinous crimes such as premeditated murder or sexually abusing a child. They are criminals. And if there is undisputed evidence of the crime, if they were tried and convicted, they should be rewarded with the ultimate punishment – death. Why should society bear the cost of housing, feeding, clothing, and securing those who robbed the life or innocence of another human being?

Whoever sheds human blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God
He made mankind. ~ Genesis 9:6

God instituted the death penalty to protect the innocent.

Furthermore, the death penalty is a deterrent to the person contemplating criminal behavior.

For the Innocent Person

Speaking of the innocent, on the other hand, 60, 70, or more millions of innocent lives have been sentenced to death and executed without having been charged or convicted of any crime, without any trial. They have been sentenced to death for merely being created.

The Irony

Doesn’t our society, our politicians, our citizenry, and even our churches see the irony of being against ending the lives of convicted murderers or child rapists, but who support by ignoring and stay quiet at the slaughter of innocent human beings?

The Solution

Implement the death penalty for the few deserving of death. Abolish abortion for the many that are undeserving of death.

Death Penalty Suspended in Ohio

In the state of Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has essentially suspended the death penalty while he has “served” as governor the past five plus years

Chris Long of the Ohio Christian Alliance on a recent podcast noted that during Mr. DeWine tenure in Columbus he has approved of zero executions. Here is the stark and telling comparison of the last three Ohio governors regarding the death penalty during their terms in office:

            Ted Strickland (D-OH) - 20

            John Kasich (R-OH) -    18

            Mike DeWine (R-OH) -    0

Because of Mr. DeWine’s stand on the death penalty issue, his irresponsible response to the Chinese Virus Plannedemic, among other issues, hopefully voters will wise up and throw this bum out as soon as the May 2022 primary election!