2007-07-16 04:57:04 · 5 answers · asked by Uncle Wayne 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Definitely not. The whole system here in the U.S. is a mess, both in how we care for one or another (or shall I say "lack of care for one another") and the legal and penal system.
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2007-07-16 05:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, incarceration is a form of quaratine, although there is little in the way of treatment. In fact, by generally grouping all together without regard for the nature and seriousness of the crime, there is a further possibilty for cross contamination.
We will not be able to effectively address the problem of crime in America until we are willing to look into our own system of values and the psycho-dynamics that manifest in criminal bahavior. We can't do this because it requires us to look into the dark mirror at ourselves, which is both uncomfortable and inconvenient.
2007-07-16 12:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In human terms, forgiveness and punishment are separate and not connected issues.
Laws are blanket, social constructs and are often, not a one-size-fits-all thing.
Forgiveness is personal, one-on-one deal.
Forgiveness also depends on repentance.
I would forgive a thief, but I would still fire him.
I could forgive a murderer, but The jail sentence should still be implamented.
2007-07-23 04:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by athorgarak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... No... that sucks
Whats the option though?
Killing them in revenge? No thanks, I'm a Christian. Not to mention that socially it would accomplish nothing
Who will say if those criminals have the right to live or to die? Me? i don't think i can do that Or even worse. The state? I wouldn't trust the state enough to lend it a pen, not to mention trusting it with a life, any life.
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Paz de Cristo
2007-07-16 12:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Emiliano M. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you series? Christians need to forgive either way.
2007-07-16 12:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by simple serenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋