The full text of John chapter 8 reveals that the crime and sin were adultery, not murder, in this case. Further, the scribes and Pharisees were using the woman as a means to imperil Jesus’s ministry on Earth. He responded by challenging the accusers, who then dissipated.
The lesson was more about the accusers than the accused.
I do find it interesting that you assert to know the minds of those who support the death penalty - asserting that they believe in it because it “seems like justice”. You then assert that the death penalty has already been dealt - despite the fact that all are born sinners, and thus subject to eternal death regardless of what they choose to do in their life. It is only by turning away from one’s sinful nature through Christ that one can avert that sentence.
Having read your posts, I must admit I fail to see the “reasons” you cite for your opinion. What I see is the assertion, as though it were self-evident. That is why I asked for your rationale.
We disagree, FRiend.
I gave you the rationale you asked. Because you don’t like the answer you act like I didn’t offer one or need to offer something else.
Of course we disagree. That’s OK. What I am saying goes against the status quo, popular culture, mode-o-day conventional wisdom, and like many in the past who have done the same, understand that people don’t necessarily like new, innovative ideas that challenge long-held, but unexamined or unquestioned beliefs.
I understand and don’t hold it against anyone. I’m sure I’m the same way when something new comes along that challenges my paradigm. But even though it is uncomfortable sometimes, I know whatever the truth is, I’m better off learning it.