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The typical Anabaptist position is to not use deadly force. That makes some civil government options available, like being a firefighter or even a fire chief, but others are not, such as a bailiff. Some Anabaptists take it to a stricter degree and avoid any kind of force at all, or claim they don't...

ohio jones wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2026 11:04 am

Nomad wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2026 9:20 am

mike wrote: ↑Fri Oct 16, 2026 9:18 am Are you an Anabaptist?

Yes.

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No

Yes, of course. But just as a reminder, the thread topic is Anabaptism, the New Testament, and capital punishment. As far as what the Old Testament says, Anabaptists (at least those who are conservative theologically) have no problem accepting what the Old Testament says about God's commands relati...

Are you an Anabaptist? Yes. OK. What, in your view, prevents a Christian from being a member of the civil government who uses the sword? I haven't spent a lot of time on this like some here and I'm a bit distracted with work so I apologize if this doesn't make sense. I can't really find any scriptu...

Yes, of course. But just as a reminder, the thread topic is Anabaptism, the New Testament, and capital punishment. As far as what the Old Testament says, Anabaptists (at least those who are conservative theologically) have no problem accepting what the Old Testament says about God's commands relati...

One of the first commands God gave after the Flood was for capital punishment. [Gen 9:5-6 NASB20] – I certainly will require your lifeblood; from every animal I will require it. And from every person, from every man as his brother I will require the life of a person. Whoever sheds human blood, By m...

Very good answer. Its interesting to me how some take Jesus words on forgiveness and loving your enemies so literally. But then when there's scripture about His justice, wrath, and judgement suddenly its all about allegory, metaphors, and types. Punishment and love aren't necessarily contrary to on...

So no punishment? Government shouldn't do anything is your opinion? Murders just can walk? Let the one who is without sin carry out the punishment. Very good answer. Its interesting to me how some take Jesus words on forgiveness and loving your enemies so literally. But then when there's scripture ...

ken_sylvania wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 5:05 pm

Nomad wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 4:08 pm

ken_sylvania wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 4:00 pm
I think Jesus would say - let him that is without sin be the first to punish.

So no punishment? Government shouldn't do anything is your opinion? Murders just can walk?

Let the one who is without sin carry out the punishment.

Understood. Thank you for sharing your opinion.

ken_sylvania wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 4:00 pm

Nomad wrote: ↑Thu Oct 15, 2026 3:57 pm What do you think a proper response for murder should be by the government? Life in prison?

I think Jesus would say - let him that is without sin be the first to punish.

So no punishment? Government shouldn't do anything is your opinion? Murders just can walk?