Q Capital punishment or "the death penalty" is a frequently debated punishment in the United States. Although a majority of Americans still support the death penalty as a punishment, the support seems to be declining. Please discuss the following: • What is the origin and biblical basis for the death penalty? • Is there a difference between the Old and New Testament approaches to the death penalty? • Explain the U.S. Supreme Court's treatment of juveniles and the mentally ill in death penalty cases. • Does the death penalty provide a valid punishment option in today's society? • Provide at least 1 "scholarly" reference (not from the class or a text) and 1 scripture in support of your answer.