1. Capital Punishment - Buddhism
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Buddhists support its use if it is the law of the land
CP is regarded as part of the karmic consequences for a murderer
Keeping law and order is seen as more important than Buddha’s teaching
Belief by politicians that CP is necessary for retribution or deterrence value
All killing is wrong - it goes against teaching of 8 fold path
Compassion and non violence to all beings is central– including criminals
CP can hardly be called compassionate
Karmic consequences will stay with a person into next life – karma sees that justice is done
CP creates more bad karma