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Is Torture Permissible For Murderers?

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kyel:
I was just wondering if the thought that there should be torture permitted for proved serial killers, murderers, or child kidnappers or child rapists is against the Torah. I have heard that public shaming in the Bible such as stoning or executions is humbling for the soul.

Tag-MehirTzedek:
I think its allowed and in some cases encouraged (depending on the case) in order to strike fear on the sinners soo they don't do the crimes this murderer did. (I will B"H bring you source from Rambam later).

muman613:
I am inclined to believe that Jewish law would forbid 'Torture' as it is a desecration of the human body.

Also a murderer does not need to confess to be put to death. By the word of two witnesses can a murderer be executed.

A hanged man's body cannot be left on the gallows overnight.

Why would anyone want to torture a convict? The purpose of justice is not revenge or any personal gain. The purpose of justice is to glorify the name of Hashem, our G-d...

Also I have never heard that the Torah permits 'Shaming' of individuals. Surely you mean that execution is good for the soul of a sinner (This is learned from the Talmud).

muman613:
A general discussion of the Jewish view of 'torture'...

http://www.aish.com/ci/be/48914707.html

muman613:
Most discussions of Torture revolve around the 'ticking timebomb' scenario (A terrorist knows about a bomb and can he be tortured to save human life)...

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