2006-06-18 20:36:14 · 13 answers · asked by status quo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I do believe that an eye for an eye does send a loud and clear messege that the behavior is unacceptable and the conseqences are dire, therefor people would think alot harder before they act.
2006-06-18 20:54:05 · update #1
Religion has no place in the answer to me as I am a fan of darwin! Seeing IS believing.
2006-06-18 20:58:45 · update #2
after proving 100% that a person has comitted a crime against humanity
2006-06-19 04:48:52 · update #3
The main problem is why? If your eye was injured by an accident does that person deserve the same injury?
Also it is important to know 100% you are right. There are people on death row that were wrongly accused. (DNA evidence has proved their innocence.)
I would like to know how the "eye for an eye" would apply to people convicted of prostitution.
2006-06-19 02:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Gregory B 3 · 11⤊ 6⤋
Have you ever heard of the downward spiral of violence that can result from "an eye for an eye". People are never satisfied with returning punishment exactly, if you are going to punish someone (and not forgive) you will probably feel the need to one-up the person. Instead of "any eye for an eye" it becomes more like "an eye for a limb".
2006-06-19 04:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by truelovewaited 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of these people get it or understand what it actually means when God required an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth it isnt about vengeance or revenge at all.
the truth is that it is about shalom. nothing missing nothing broken in your life. God didn't want any one to leave another person missing or broken cause of their deeds. example your cart lost control and you ran over neighbors chicken. well now he is left "missing" and "broken" he had lets say 8 chickens now because of you he only has 7. so to prevent him from being left missing you would give him another chicken to replace the one lost. it really is a loving law not a hate law men have twisted its original intent for self gain.
2006-06-19 03:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well back in the Old Testament they did go by the eye for an eye rule, but every since Christ died on the cross he saved the world by paying the ultimate sacrifice. We no longer use that.
God wants us to leave the revenge up to him. And trust me.....Everything that anyone on this earth has done....they will be judge according to their deeds.
2006-06-19 03:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Angie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A prison term for an eye is justice, but an eye for an eye is vengeace. The point of punishment isn't to "get back" at the criminal, but to make sure they do not do it again.
As much as I enjoy getting revenge, in the end, it's useless. Taking another guy's eyes won't bring back the victim's sight, and killing won't bring back the dead.
2006-06-19 03:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by bezi_cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have mercy on others who strike-out against you. From a moral point of view, he who strikes back, and takes an eye for an eye, is no better than he who caused the offense in the first place. Have mercy, understanding, and patience.
2006-06-19 06:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Carioca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans12:17 tells us not to return Evil for evil to anyoneand 18 says to be peaceable with all!Peter3:11 says we should pursue peace, if we were to demand an eye for an eye Would that really be pursuing peace or would it be pursuing unrest? I think you know the answer!
2006-06-19 03:54:08 · answer #7 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You quickly run out of eyes and pretty soon the world is blind.
2006-06-19 03:39:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
an eye for an eye and hte world would be blind
2006-06-19 03:39:47 · answer #9 · answered by guy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the bible and you will see.
2006-06-19 03:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋