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Strictly speaking, a practicing Buddhist cannot do or say anything with the intention of killing anyone, especially people, in the womb or out. However, the Buddha was not a political activist, knew about the death penalty in his time, but did not emphasize it one way or the other.
Since the majority of Buddhists do not practice strictly, there is a variety of opinions among Buddhists. But the instructions of the Buddha were clear - a practicing Buddhist (upasakkha) does not kill anyone or intentionally cause them to be killed.
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∙ 13y agoSome Buddhist countries have adopted capital punishment, but capital punishment runs contrary to the teachings of the Buddha. This is no different than a Christian country adopting capital punishment even though Christianity says "thou shalt not kill".
yes but only since 1944
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∙ 8y agothey agree
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Do you believe in the death penalty?
Yes
Did Aristotle believe in the death penalty?
yes.
Is the death penalty necessary?
No, the majority of law enforcement officials believe that the death penalty does not deter criminals from committing crimes.
Do atheisms believe in life after death?
Many Buddhists are atheists yet also believe in reincarnation, so yes some atheists believe that people live again after death.
What are 10 more facts about the Buddhism holy book?
Buddhists Don't believe in destroying living creatures. Buddhists believe In Karma and depending on how you act now will depend who you are in your next life. Buddhists believe life is an endless cycle where you are reborn after death, repeatedly. Buddhists believe you should not drink alcohol or take drugs. Lastly that there is no god who created earth, there is just guidance.
Is the death penalty about culture?
This statement is debatable. There are people who believe that America has a subculture of violence and that we glorify guns and are therefore more likely to use the death penalty. Compared to Europe who has abolished the death penalty and many believe they value human rights more than people in America. There is also a Southern Exceptionalism in which people in the south believe in and use the death penalty more because of its history of racial discrimination and it's subculture of violence.
Do Democrats oppose the death penalty?
yes they oppose itAnother View: I believe the Democrat Party, as a political entity, opposes the death penalty. I am certain not everyone who claims to be a Democrat supports that view.
What do you call people who believe in Buddha?
People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism
How did Buddhist enter paradise?
Pure Land Buddhists believe you can enter Amitabha's paradise after death if you simply chant his name. True Pure Land Buddhists believe that you don't even have to do that; all that's required is faith
Why do some countres not extradite to the US?
Our countries might not grant diplomatic recogniztion to one another. Also, if it is a death penalty case, some countries do not believe in the death penalty and will refuse to extradite someone to the US unless they receive diplomatic assurance that the death penalty will not be asked for.
Are you against death penalty?
i believe if you killed somebody, and it was not in a form of self defense, then you should be killed.
Is Texas for or against the death penalty?
For. If most of the citizens in Texas did not want the death penalty, there would be no death penalty.
