Murder by definition is the taking of an innocent life. A criminal is far from innocent. Therefore, capitol punishment is not murder and the argument is not valid. In relationship to this, we can see that if the unborn fetus is in fact a living being, then abortion is murder because it is the taking of an innocent life. The God of heaven does not allow murder because it is the taking of an innocent life.
Capitol punishment gives a nation the right to take a guilty life.
My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. This verse would show us that the unborn fetus is in fact a living being. In this passage, Mary acknowledges the baby in her womb. This statement is clear. Mary makes a definite distinction between her and the babe in her womb.