do u think we should only reward or punish people according to their deeds?

Answer 1

Yes. This is called Justice; to get what you deserve... I hope that by 'only' you don't mean that we should also reward and punish intentions?

Answer 2

Definitely. This is how we control the mob. Otherwise we would have six billion people heading in six billion directions. They must be constrained to proceed orderly down a chosen path toward a given goal. In America, this is the work ethic and the American Dream. Disregard of either can put you beyond the pale.

Answer 3

This belief leads to self-punishment and the seeking out of punishment (masochism).

Thanks, but you have no right to punish me.

Answer 4

If a man were to rape a man, that does not mean he too should be raped. If a man were burn down a house, that does not mean his house, should too be burned.

"Love your enemies, for if you love only those you love too, what have you accomplished? Do not tax-collectors also do this?"

"An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind."

Answer 5

forgive and forget... but if you can't, punish them...