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I have known/befriended/ministered to a number of murderers through a prison ministry. Nearly all of them have accepted Christ. The one who was executed died singing "Amazing Grace." I think it is indeed possible, even likely that there was a demonic influence, but we also know demons can be driven out by the Holy Spirit. So I'm not sure the logic applies in terms of keeping them alive as long as possible. There are better reasons to oppose the death penalty in most cases. That said, the men in my prison FAVORED the death penalty when a "lifer" kills another inmate or a guard. They need the protection; otherwise, what do you do to someone who is already locked up for the rest of his life?

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