{{summary | text=Capital punishment (or the death penalty) is the execution of a convicted criminal by the State as punishment for a crime. Most Western countries have abolished the death penalty because it is considered barbaric and unnecessary. A notable exception is the [[United States]]. Although the [[Bible]] neither condemns nor approves of the death penalty, many [[Christian]]s are morally opposed to it, because once dead a person is unable to repent and find Christ, among other reasons. Again, notably, many Christians, especially evangelical Christians in America are in favour of it.}}{{overview}}{{topics}}* [[Punishment]]* [[Murder]]* {{news}}** [[US soldier sentenced to death for murder of two others (April 29, 2005)]]** [[9 Australians allegedly smuggling heroin may face death penalty (April 27, 2005)]]{{opinions}}* [[The death penalty (G.G.)]]{{quotes}}{{links}}* [http://enwww.wikipediapornvideosblog.orgcom/wikiwp-content/Capital_punishment Wikipedia briana- Capital punishment]{{returnto}} [[Current issues]]banks-cum.jpg