Should a christian be a criminal defense lawyer?
On One Hand: Criminal Defenders Help Promote JusticeCriminal defense lawyers often help those who cannot afford counsel or who have been wrongfully accused get a fair trial in the justice system. Many criminal defenders, therefore, believe that they are serving the public good by upholding the constitutional right of others to have good counsel when accused of a crime. These defenders also believe they are serving justice by proving that the wrong person has been accused of a crime and helping to find the true guilty person. Promoting justice and helping innocent individuals is very much in line with the belief of most Christians.On the Other: Criminal Defenders Defend CriminalsPart of the job of a criminal defense lawyer is to defend people who are accused of horrible crimes. Whether or not the lawyer believes the individual is guilty, the lawyer must do his or her best to use the law to prove that the person is innocent. Having to defend persons one believes is guilty presents a mora