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:"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."

::—Article 1 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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The [[Pope]] is a well known supporter of human rights, especially upholding the right to life and abolition of the death penalty<ref>http://ncronline.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2008a/011108/011108p.htm</ref>. This is in direct contradiction of the holy [[Bible|scriptures]] where it is clearly stated "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" (Leviticus 24:20; also Exodus 21:24). This follows a more direct passage: "Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death" (Leviticus 24:17). Other crimes which merit the death penalty are working on the sabbath (Exodus 31:15), cursing one's parents (Exodus 21:17) and teenage rebelliousness (Deuteronomy 21:18-21).

A number of [[totalitarian]] regimes continue to violate human rights, even when they have ratified the United Nations list.

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