Capital punishment (the death penalty) is the court-decided means of punishment to which most convicted murderers are sentenced. This sentence results in the induced death of convicted criminals by various means. Most of the methods used or previously used for the execution process include: lethal injection, hanging, shooting, gas chamber, electrocution (DPIC 2006). Murders have occurred all over the world throughout history and continue to this day. Many debate what the appropriate punishment would be for these types of criminals. Some believe that many years or life imprisonment is the best sentence for these prisoners. Others will argue that capital punishment is a more appropriate punishment. Although the death penalty has been in force for many years and continues to be practiced, the debate on whether or not to allow this type of punishment is still open. Some will say that it is cruel to resort to this type of punishment while others will say that it is absolutely necessary. The capital punishment system is designed to protect against the potential threat that convicts pose to society. Dudly Sharp, states that “executing murderers prevents them from killing again and, in this way, saves innocent lives” (19). The only way to prevent a person from committing murder continuously after being convicted is to punish him by the same means. This can only guarantee the safety of the community. Capital punishment is also elaborated from a biblical point of view. Dr. Dave Miller states in his article that “Very early in human history, God decreed that murderers must give up their lives” (2). Even God believes that murderers have no right to live. The question of whether or not capital punishment is an adequate system for punishing those convicted of murder is a problem. In her article, Deborah White argues that capital punishment “…violates the right to life…is the ultimate, cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment” (3). White believes it is cruel to sentence someone to death for intentionally killing other people. The world is full of murderers. These heinous perpetrators of crime, unless brought to justice, will continue their dirty deeds without any incentive to stop. A criminal who commits murder should not go without being severely punished. Gregory Koukl states that with respect to any crime the convicted “…deserve to be punished, and the punishment should fit the crime” (36).