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Originally Posted by turmeric  It provides for the killing of rogue animals that attack people. These creatures are usually found, upon examination, to have something radically wrong with them anyway. |
This is interesting because it seems to indicate that it is the death of the image bearer that is the primary issue rather than the intent, motive or even culpability of the killer. (Obviously, an animal does not know the significance of killing a man as another man would.)
If this is a correct exegesis, would we then say the Bible teaches the death penalty for a murderer regardless of an insanity plea, mental status of the killer, etc? Whichever the answer, does one's position on theonomy govern the exegesis of this passage ultimately?