is justice an end in itself? just to balance some cosmic scale? or is punishment just a means to teaching a lesson so we are one step closer to a better world?
2006-12-23 07:20:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To make sure the person doesn't make the same mistake twice. (not saying it works)
2006-12-23 07:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by egf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is an interesting question on "what is justice."
Ideally, justice is a matter for the one being punished and as compensation for the one wronged. In some cases the person or persons wronged cannot be repaid and the value of justice seems to come down to the person being punished. Or, should we just kill the perpetrator? This same contradiction is in the Bible and various other "holy" texts. As people offer different philosophy on the meaning of justice. So, for the benefit of mankind it seems that in these cases it become more for the perpetrator and more limited for the ones wronged. Those wronged encouraged to forgive, for their benefit and the benefit of mankind, that they not use this act to judge others.
When seen in this light, it becomes clear that justice is typically used as prison or something that, while it benefits society, doesn't do anything to assist the ones to commited the act. Thus, it does not portray justice. Some judges do creative things to get real justice, like having people walk around with a placard, or doing community service, or cleaning up what they vandalized, and so forth. How does one reform a murderer so that they can reenter society? Well, that is the question isn't it...
2006-12-23 15:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did your mom or dad punish you? It can be 'justice as an end to an action. It can be to teach a lesson. Funny....most people still don't learn from their past mistakes. Just blame someone else. Maybe it's mom and dad's fault.
2006-12-23 15:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by colorado_mechanic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think punishment is meant to be more of a deterrent from the crime rather than bringing a person to justice.
If a person is told not to do something, if there is no consequence then they will probably do it anyway. But if they are told that they will go to prison, or perhaps get the death sentence, then they are less likely to commit the crime.
2006-12-23 15:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by anouska1983 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not being allowed into God's Kingdom/heaven is definitely punishment for sins. Who wants to be left with the very bad/evil people? Check out my question "Do you think that the birth of the Red Heifers born in the 1990's is proof that the Messiah is coming soon?" Please read the comment section. There is an important message for everyone.
2006-12-23 15:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Soul saviour 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is supposed to deter future bad behavior, but it rarely works out that way.
2006-12-23 15:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's about justice....righteousness, without which all is lost and to be blunt, worthless.
2006-12-23 15:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by JohnC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to control people and enslave them to superstition
2006-12-23 15:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Brooke 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to learn from our mistakes :oâ¥
2006-12-23 15:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋