Category: Crime and Punishment

The Truth of the Cross

 wgmeisheid  April 10, 2021  0 Comments on The Truth of the Cross

So many people view Jesus’ death on the cross at Calvary through the lens of Roman crucifixion. It’s as if that suffering alone defines Christ’s acceptance of becoming the Lamb of God and the sacrificial offering for the sin of…

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The Rule of Law

 William  January 31, 2008  1 Comment on The Rule of Law

The rule of law under God (how this country was founded) means we have absolutes to guide, correct, and administrate our legal system. Some things are inalienable. The rule of law under man (where this country is being taken) means…

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Judgment Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

 William  June 25, 2007  1 Comment on Judgment Is Not For The Faint Of Heart

There is a continuing mantra (and a self-serving one) against judgment, especially in Christian circles, as if doing so was an outright evil thing. For Christians (and even many secularlists) the biblical passages ritualistically cited are Luke 6:37 or Matthew…

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O Truth, Be Loud, Be Clear

 William  March 31, 2005  2 Comments on O Truth, Be Loud, Be Clear

Terri Shiavo has now died. There is only one thing left to occur and the sharp divisions in this case have made that one necessity a matter of national import: what is the actual truth in this contentious case? Is…

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Michael Shiavo, Please Never Cross My Path

 William  March 25, 2005  18 Comments on Michael Shiavo, Please Never Cross My Path

For if you do, I will punch you straight away in the face. Yes, it will probably get me arrested. Yes, it will open me up to a law suit. Yes, I will still do it, for nothing has made…

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Scott Peterson And The Death Penalty

 William  December 14, 2004

I am currently working on a series dealing with the death penalty. (part I, part II) This series was precipitated by the Scott Peterson case and my response to a posting on LaShawn Barber’s site and some thought about capital…

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The Death Penalty: Part II

 William  December 3, 2004  1 Comment on The Death Penalty: Part II

This discussion was started because of a posting on Proverbial Wife. This is solely a biblical investigation, since, to the best of my ability, my life is scripture-driven and that is my touchstone for this issue. Social, psychological, and public…

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The Death Penalty: Part I

 William  November 24, 2004  4 Comments on The Death Penalty: Part I

The Scott Peterson case has brought the topic of the death penalty back into discussion and numerous Christian writers have begun to comment on the issue (i.e. Proverbial Wife). I have a problem. I have stated before that to the…

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So Many Things: Part II

 William  September 7, 2004  1 Comment on So Many Things: Part II

As I said in Part I, last week was an eventful week and the weekend continued what the week had started. In Part I I talked about the Republican convention and how I related to Zell Miller and was saddened…

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Lessons From History

 William  August 24, 2004

No matter where you fit into the political spectrum you are facing significant choices during this election cycle. One of the significant factors I use to evaluate such situations is my view of history and historical events. My undergraduate degree…

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