Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Mercy.

This, of course, is an enjoinder to all individual Christians. Different criteria apply when considering the duties of society towards wrongdoers. God has given a clear template, moreover, Jesus said that He 'had not come to change the Law'.
That is not to say that society should never show mercy - but you are looking more at exceptional rather than common circumstance.
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Appalling Attack in Belfast: Brave Rescuer Attacks Perpetrator and Saves Victim's Life.

      This man attacked the would-be killer with a hurling stick.  Must we assume that he will now be arrested and charged for his behaviour...