If you oppose abortion on the basis it is taking a life, i.e., against the sixth commandment (fifth if you’re Roman Catholic or a Lutheran), then you cannot also support the death penalty. It’s more than contradictory, it’s hypocritical.
No, you cannot argue the point based on specific conditions, e.g., an unborn baby is innocent while a death row convict is guilty of a heinous crime. There’s no asterisk next to the commandment. It says Thou shalt not kill, period.
You also can’t support war in any form. Jesus advocated peace and the turning of cheeks. Support war and you oppose Christ’s teachings.
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