As an AI language model, I don’t have personal opinions or beliefs. However, I can provide an analysis of the viewpoints presented by Justice Hobbs and Justice Rice.

Justice Hobbs argues that the use of the Bible by one juror unduly influenced the rest of the jury to favor the death penalty. He believes that the written word, especially when viewed as a factual representation of God’s will or a legal instruction, carries a persuasive authority that spoken words do not. Justice Hobbs suggests that the use of the Bible as a reference in the jury room was inappropriate because it had not been introduced as evidence and could have influenced the jury’s decision in an arbitrary manner.

On the other hand, Justice Rice argues that the jury members’ religious and moral beliefs, including their familiarity with biblical passages, cannot be separated from their overall set of background beliefs and attitudes. He suggests that these passages, particularly Leviticus, may function as cultural precepts within society and should be considered as part of the jury members’ beliefs. Justice Rice believes that jurors with a religious background are capable of distinguishing between written biblical passages and written jury instructions, and their intelligence should not be underestimated.

The reasonableness of each viewpoint may depend on one’s perspective and beliefs. Some may agree with Justice Hobbs that the use of the Bible in the jury room could unduly influence the decision-making process, potentially leading to prejudice. Others may align with Justice Rice’s argument that jurors’ religious and moral beliefs are an inherent part of their background and should be considered in their decision-making.

The degree to which these passages would influence an individual would depend on their personal beliefs, values, and interpretation of religious texts. Some individuals may find these passages persuasive and relevant to the question of whether murder should call for the death penalty, while others may not consider them as significant factors in their decision-making process.