Pay back not the way

THE “an eye for an eye (and a tooth for a tooth)” approach is already becoming the normal form of compensation in our society.
The principal meaning is that if you believe someone does something wrong, that person should be punished by having the same thing done to them.
A Biblical perspective is fixed in the principle of revenge: punishment is deserved in proportion to the seriousness of an offence.
Our ancestors have taught us to treat others as we would like to be treated, as well as the justice system.
It is unfair to commit a crime without a consequence.
Therefore, with regards to the term “an eye for an eye”, if you choose to steal something you will be required to deal with the consequences.
It is the only way to teach and learn lessons.
But, in today’s society, if you slap me, I return with my relatives or friends and we bash you, even to the extent of sending one to the hospital.
We are no longer primitives and should now be allowing the law to take its course when we are wronged.
Punishment is a universal phenomenon.
No human society confronted with violations of its laws or customs leaves itself powerless to impose sanctions.
For all this accrued experience of dealing with offenders, punishment remains a problematic matter under constant debate.

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