As a Catholic convert this is one teaching I always struggled with personally. Prior to my conversion I was ardently pro death penalty, very vindictive and justice oriented.
However, as I became a Christian and really dug into being pro life and consistent in my faith, I could no longer justify supporting capital punishment. ( note I'm not against self defense or just war, and please don't derail this thread)
Pope Francis and the Church has clarified its position on the death penalty, and I think in a positive update. Previously the teaching walked a fine line that allowed for a few exceptions, which practically were not tenable.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-45042130
On a lighter side, I am sure forum 16 will hear the story and we can get our weekly pope is a commie, Catholics bash fest in.
However, as I became a Christian and really dug into being pro life and consistent in my faith, I could no longer justify supporting capital punishment. ( note I'm not against self defense or just war, and please don't derail this thread)
Pope Francis and the Church has clarified its position on the death penalty, and I think in a positive update. Previously the teaching walked a fine line that allowed for a few exceptions, which practically were not tenable.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-45042130
On a lighter side, I am sure forum 16 will hear the story and we can get our weekly pope is a commie, Catholics bash fest in.
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