Troy Davis

Convicted murderer Troy Davis was executed in Georgia last night. Prison officials said that he was put to death by lethal injection at 11:08pm.

Many say that there are legitimate questions concerning the guilt of Davis. 500 people gathered outside the prison to protest his execution. Even people in other countries rallied in his defense. A group of 150 people in Paris demonstrated on his behalf.

However, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Davis’ final appeal, and he was put to death.

Some observers feel that this case may turn public opinion in the United States against the death penalty.

The Bible says that the government “…is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” (Romans 13:4).

It seems that the Bible at least permits, and possibly mandates, the death penalty for heinous crimes. Do you agree or disagree?