It is my opinion that the reason the death penalty is not a deterrent is because the murderer is not executed in a timely manner due to the appeals process. The imperfection of the criminal justice system lies in the fact that humans run it: human sinfulness and the need for spiritual redemption are the reason for mistakes with the legal system (1 John 1:8-10). To maintain balance, God knew that it was necessary to enact strict laws (despite man's age) due to humanity's sinful nature. The Bible subscribes to a list of offenses with God's appointed punishments. God's Word is inerrant and His directive for heinous crimes (e.g., murder, rape) was the death penalty (Genesis 9:5, 6; Exodus 21 :15; Numbers 35:31; uteronomy 17:6, 22:25). . Society has a legal and moral responsibility to respond to criminal victimization in order to preserve order and protect the community. In the end, God is merciful, even if His laws are clear. (Genesis 9:5, 6; Exodus 21:15; Numbers 35:31; Deuteronomy 17:6, 22:25). The Constitution guarantees criminals due process, not a license to avoid justice. God, who is the greatest Master of criminal justice in the Universe, the Supreme Lawgiver and Giver, bluntly states that justice must be equalized and sanctioned in accordance with the crime committed and that punishment must be delivered speedily (Genesis 9 : 5-6; Exodus 21; Leviticus 24:7-22; Deuteronomy 13:6-11, 19:13-20, 25:2; humans handle it: human sinfulness and the need for spiritual redemption are the reason for errors in the legal system (1 John