If I'm going to despise a criminal, I might as well hate feral children for not growing up like I did.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feral_children
2007-01-05 16:17:27 · 7 answers · asked by This Virus Called Language 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Who says that it justifies hate and contempt? The bible says to forgive. As a Christian I try my best to. As far as punishment, God does it. There are consequences for your actions in his eyes. Not being allowed into heaven doesn't mean he hasn't forgiven you. It is merely a punishment, an eternal one, but still just a punishment.
2007-01-05 16:22:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you so preoccupied with the idea that human beings--yes, even atheist ones--occasionally feel hatred? Not all people, regardless of belief system, hate others.
Punishment for the violation of a societally-accepted moral standard is in no way related to hatred or contempt. It is a matter of justice, which is necessary for the survival of a society.
2007-01-06 00:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Despise the crime not the criminal. But don't excuse the criminal for his crimes. A murderer who has been executed, can commit no more murders. The idea is not to punish the criminal but to serve society better by removing him from it, until he has learned to live as part of it. If they are unable to learn, they should be permanently removed from it.
2007-01-06 00:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand the question.
Punishment is rational and doesn't have to involve anger - only justice.
Your hatred for the criminal has nothing to do with his punishment.
2007-01-06 00:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get it... if you want to hate feral children or anyone else, go for it. We don't punish criminals out of hate, we do it to maintain order and to prevent vigilantism.
2007-01-06 00:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can hate a crime. Doesn't mean you have to hate the wrong doer.
2007-01-06 00:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you children come up with such mindless drivel?
2007-01-06 00:18:45 · answer #7 · answered by Sean 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋