2007-10-11 14:50:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When it will make the person punished realize the wrong that was committed and that person then is able to maike the changes necessary to re-establish his/her place in the community. Eternal punishment serves NO purpose whatsoever, because there is NO possibility of the re-establishment of the person's place in the community and demonstrating that a lesson has been learned.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-10-11 15:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I suppose depending in what the crime is. Secular and theological ideas of punishment differ greatly. Some Christians (and most Big Three -- Judeism, Christian and Islam) are "pro-life" for abortion yet are "anti-life" when calling for the death penalty thus effectively cancelling their original choice out.
I personally try (try, mind) to keep them seperate. I figure God will sort everyone out and I'm for both the death penalty and abortion -- I know I'll get lots of thumbs down for this, but at least I'm being honest.
2007-10-11 16:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Otter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Raji has some great points with her answer, but I will have to respectfully disagree with part of her response.
I believe that punishment should be used to teach a person how to learn and avoid the situation. However, in certain cases, permanent punishment is warranted.
In a real life example: what about a person that no matter what you do, they still continue to commit evil, such as a person who continues to hurt others?
As to why God places a person in eternal damnation, it's because hell was never designed for humans. It was prepared as a place to put those who rebelled against God. However, as a person commented a few days ago, God has a right to choose who will end up at his home. And if a person is going to continue to do things that are not pleasing to God, doesn't he have the right to say to those people that they are not welcome in his home?
2007-10-11 15:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Punishment" can be an effective, if unpleasant, way of learning. If one is punished when one behaves in a particular way, the behavior is less likely to occur. It is notoriously poor as a means of helping increasing the occurrence of a behavior, for which the best incentive is a reward.
However, these changes in behavior always occur AFTER the imposition of punishment or reward. The only way that either is effective as a PROMISED event is if the punishment or reward are given within a short time of the promise being offered.
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2007-10-11 15:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think punishment is good when it drives home the idea that the offense was harmful to the self or others
example: I punish my (1 yr old) twins when they climb up on the couch and jump and chase eachother back and forth on it! Very dangerous! (They get a time out)
2007-10-11 15:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the situation, it also depends on who is being punished. and what the punishment is.
with my son, all it took was a harsh word,
but with my daughter it had no effect at all.
sometimes the best punishment is a long talk. and lots of love.
2007-10-11 16:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hello UW
im guessing punishment is a good idea when its certain that this punishment will turn the criminal "good"
2007-10-11 14:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by uhohspaghettiohohs 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Punishment should be used as a preventative measure, not as a final, unending result.
2007-10-11 14:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by milomax 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
When a deliberate, conscience action taken by an individual is against the morals of family and community.
2007-10-11 15:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you ask for it? lol
Seriously, punishment is an important component of the criminal justice system. Rehabilitation should also be emphasized.
2007-10-11 14:53:59 · answer #10 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋