Many Jews believe it’s acceptable but only used as last resort.
AGREE
People who are unlikely to reform and who are a threat to society should be given death penalty.
AGREE
Torah says death penalty should be used for some crimes - “an eye for and an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a life for a life.”
AGREE
Talmud says should be allowed but criminal must be…
warned of the consequences.
two independent witnesses.
AGREE
Most Jews believe punishment should aim to protect society.
AGREE
Some cases death penalty = only way to ensure society remains protected.
DISAGREE
Mishnah states that a Bet Din that once executed a person = destructive Bet Din.
DISAGREE
Some believe Torah and Tenakh = out of date and need to be interpreted for modern-day society.
DISAGREE
Reform Jews believe goes against commandment “Do not Murder.“ Exodus 20:13
According to the Mishnah (oral Torah), the death penalty could only be inflicted by a Sanhedrin (council of men appointed in every city in Israel) of 23 judges, after trial.
The Mishnah identifies 4 types of death penalty:
stoning
burning
slaying by the sword
strangling
Restriction / condition of execution = Requires two witnesses to the crime itself, and both witnesses have issued warning prior to the crime being committed.
