Can a kleptomaniac be compelled to stop steeling from the demands of their community?
2007-05-16 05:56:15 · 13 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The police can stop them. However, there is another way. They can purify their heart and repent.
Likewise, i say unto you there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. -Luke 15:10
2007-05-16 11:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must first point out that there is a significant difference between religion and spirituality. Religion is the ritualistic traditions that are (supposed to be) supplimental to one's faith. Of course, they usually take on a life of their own, and this is the primary reason that so many people get a workout in the Catholic church. Can religion save a kleptomaniac? It's not likely, but certainly possible. Strict rules and traditions may have a positive effect, but I wouldn't rely on it. If however, the said kleptomaniac were to develop a faith and relationship with their god (whichever religion that entails) I believe that in time, it has the potential to empower them to stop stealing. Mind you, the power of God can only make a change in people who accept it and are willing to be changed.
2007-05-16 06:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by jhnwolfson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the best way to stop a kleptomaniac is to punish the person by hanging a sign on her/him that says "I stole from xyz store" and make them stand outside the scene of the crime for a few hrs a day, for a few days during peak biz hrs. Jail and fines dont ensure breaking the habit but this method was used successfully by a few courts in the US to curd this problem.
2007-05-16 06:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sheri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First it relies upon on the place you have ended up. It additionally relies upon on what you mean via "shop me" faith in something better then your self will provide you a attitude which could make the international a extra tolerable place. it could help you to settle for those issues which you are able to't remedy with a level of grace. faith is largely a fashion of training faith. faith via it self won't shop you from something whether it could supply the equipment you would be able to desire to discover faith. Will you be saved from punishment? no longer likely in the experience that your strikes advantage punishment. it could make the punishment a extra tolerable factor however.
2016-10-05 04:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Religion causes some to steal--televangelists, for example, rob people by deceiving them into handing over money.
2007-05-16 05:58:54 · answer #5 · answered by Paien 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if they get thrown in jail, that seems to be the time that all criminals turn to religion
2007-05-16 05:59:16 · answer #6 · answered by Jaded 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I just wouldn't pass him the collection basket.
2007-05-16 05:57:59 · answer #7 · answered by Maverick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The collection plate is all too tempting I'm afraid.
2007-05-16 05:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jesus Christ can save everyone from everything.
"With man it is impossible, but with God, all things are possible."
2007-05-16 06:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. However Jesus Christ can save.
2007-05-16 05:59:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋