tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post5056608579980483365..comments2023-10-16T21:25:31.566-07:00Comments on LifePrints - Good News for a More Compassionate World: Sister Helen Prejean - Would Jesus Pull the Switch?Lisa McGlaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-10369823961028757862008-02-23T18:21:00.000-08:002008-02-23T18:21:00.000-08:00Jerry,You comment raises so many questions in my m...Jerry,<BR/><BR/>You comment raises so many questions in my mind. I think we are going to have to agree to disagree on this one, my friend.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-14617865954290135262008-02-22T23:39:00.000-08:002008-02-22T23:39:00.000-08:00Yes, I fully agree that many are unfairly imprison...Yes, I fully agree that many are unfairly imprisoned; and that death-row if full of them. My position is not on the side of punishment, however. In fact: it is actually on the side of freedom. For our lives do not end when our time as a part of this world comes unto an end; and it is in the hope of releasing the wrongfully judged from having to spend the rest of their natural lives in jail that I am coming from. Yes, the ultimate would be that no one would ever be wrongfully convicted of anything; but as you so eloquently say: "Society is made up of failable humans not unlike the person charged with the crime."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-25151165770389034332008-02-22T16:06:00.000-08:002008-02-22T16:06:00.000-08:00Jerry,Personally, if someone I cared about committ...Jerry,<BR/><BR/>Personally, if someone I cared about committed a capital offense I would not want to see the state execute them. I don't believe our government has the right to take a life.<BR/><BR/>As for how I would feel. It would be awful for all involved but (assuming the crime is murder) another death would not relieve my pain or anyone elses.<BR/><BR/>"If society deems" is a loaded concept. Society is made up of failable humans not unlike the person charged with the crime. The justice system does not work well especially for the poor. I believe there are people on death row who don't deserve to be there and are innocent. So no, I would not want to see them put to death. I would want to see them have a fair trail and be released if innocent. <BR/><BR/>And on a lighter note..it would be awfully hard to live without those conjugal visits...:)<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-1699364517902123542008-02-22T15:58:00.000-08:002008-02-22T15:58:00.000-08:00Ellen,And thanks for expanding on the post and put...Ellen,<BR/><BR/>And thanks for expanding on the post and putting it on your blog. You brought out some points that I didn't include but still thought were very important.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-86424380576110831902008-02-22T14:11:00.000-08:002008-02-22T14:11:00.000-08:00No, I'm talking about the suffering of having to b...No, I'm talking about the suffering of having to be incarcerated in a prison for the rest of their natural life. For if society deems them to be beyond redemption: why prolong their suffering in this world?<BR/><BR/>Yes, it could be argued that they could be productive in one way or another while in prison; but is this any kind of life to live? Besides: would it really be a comfort unto you to know that your husband would be kept alive if he ever committed a "capital crime" even though you-all would never be allowed to really be together again in this world (and I'm not talking about just in a conjugal sense, neither)???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-22034350404460223652008-02-22T08:24:00.000-08:002008-02-22T08:24:00.000-08:00Jerry,As in suffering, do you mean sickness? I bel...Jerry,<BR/><BR/>As in suffering, do you mean sickness? I believe that in that instance, yes, Christ would relieve the suffering of the individual. But I wonder, since it's Christ we are talking about here, if it wouldn't be a miracle healing instead of a quick death.<BR/><BR/>Just a thought. Thanks so much for sharing yours with me.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-46104458343081998012008-02-22T08:21:00.000-08:002008-02-22T08:21:00.000-08:00Joseph,Thank you. I admire your work too. I've rea...Joseph,<BR/><BR/>Thank you. I admire your work too. I've read your blogs many times. It's fun following your passion, isn't it? I wouldn't have it any other way.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-58424581552433730332008-02-22T08:20:00.000-08:002008-02-22T08:20:00.000-08:00Anna,Anna, I'm with you about the death penalty. H...Anna,<BR/><BR/>Anna, I'm with you about the death penalty. Helen Prejean's words touched me so deeply. I think she is right on the money.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>LisaLisa McGlaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586141320197189197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-56320753129165127292008-02-21T23:15:00.000-08:002008-02-21T23:15:00.000-08:00Lisa, thanks for sharing this. I wasn't aware of t...Lisa, thanks for sharing this. I wasn't aware of this, but what an incredibly heartfelt and inspiring story. <BR/>Sister Helen's words are so profound..<BR/>thanks..Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322040886193628741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-13130860926344195362008-02-21T14:41:00.000-08:002008-02-21T14:41:00.000-08:00In order to save someone from having to continue t...In order to save someone from having to continue to suffer unnecessarily in this world: yes, Christ Jesus would most definitely pull the switch!!! (Putting things in the context of the article.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-73383571128949536822008-02-21T14:03:00.000-08:002008-02-21T14:03:00.000-08:00Excellent article and I very much appreciate the f...Excellent article and I very much appreciate the feeling of this site and the goodness of your intentions. I am inspired by people following their purpose with passion.<BR/><BR/>Joseph<BR/>www.ExploreLifeBlog.com<BR/>www.Peace-Together.comExploreLifeBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626474364942540695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7182988312165929572.post-547701194461534362008-02-21T13:31:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:31:00.000-08:00Lisa I applaude her too. I don't believe in death ...Lisa I applaude her too. I don't believe in death penalty at all no matter what, even if they killed someone. Just like giving, don't expect to get same gift or gift from the same person when you gave one, because you will not. Lisa this is really inspiring post, thanks for sharing your thoughts, Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.com