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I have begun reading a book called Red Letter Revolution by Shane Claiborne & Tony Campolo.  I will be writing a review once I complete the book so I don't want to say much at this time.  While I don't agree with them on a few things, their dialogue has forced me to better understand what I believe and why.  Here are a few quotes that I have appreciated: "Over the past few decades our Christianity has become obsessed with what Christians believe rather than how Christians live. We talk a lot about doctrines but little about practice." "We choose the American dream instead of the gospel dream." "it is pretentious to think we can be Christian without the church." "We need to be part of repairing what's broken rather than jumping ship." "For me, I did not choose Jesus because I was scared to death of hell. Nor did I choose Jesus because I wanted mansions in heaven and streets of gold. I chose Jesus because he's wo...

I know this post will probably ruffle a few feathers.  This is J.L.'s thinking out loud and is not associated with or the position of my church.  However, it is not intended to anger people, but instead think biblically & critically about the issues of our day.  I am pro-life as are many evangelicals.  But I have never understood how someone can be pro-life on the issue of abortion yet support the death penalty.  If we are pro-life, should we also not be against the death penalty because it takes life?  I don't claim to be highly intelligent or a scholar, so I want to hear your thoughts.  Here are my questions: How can we quote certain Bible verses regarding abortion, but then not also apply to the death penalty? I know you will quote "an eye for an eye", but what about Jesus' teaching about grace, forgiveness, and mercy? Am I the only person who is confused by this position?