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What is the Christian view on punishment as a measure against crime?

Discuss the Christian view on punishment as a measure against crime.

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Maurice
(i) There should be reconciliation.

(ii) Differences should be settled peacefully.

(iii) Punishment should not be injurious to the health of the criminal.

(iv) Christians should support punishment to prevent criminal activities.

(v) The state should punish criminals.

(vi) God punishes evil doers.

(vii) Christians are opposed to excessive punishment.

(viii) Punishment should be geared towards reforming the criminal.

(ix) Christians should bear each other's burdens and forgive criminals.

(x) Christians should not judge because punishment comes as a result of judging.

(xi) Christians should be sympathetic attitudes towards sinners rather than punishing them.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 3, 2017 at 13:11

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