The Christian perspective on capital punishment is rooted in the belief that all human life is sacred and valuable, as each person is created in the image of God. Many Christians interpret the commandment “Thou shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13) as a prohibition against taking a human life, including through the use of capital punishment. Some also point to Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness, mercy, and love for enemies as reasons to oppose the death penalty.
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