Clearly, we need a better system than the current incarceration program. The very best kind of program could be developed by religious institutions. Piercing to the heart of a life is fundamental to change. Religion is best able to accomplish this.
they tried that in Pennsylvania in the 19th century.
punishment was isolation and prayer.
the result was a high rate of insanity.
I personally don’t see how that helps the American people.
You cannot force someone to accept the tenets of faith.
If you do, you are no better than the Islamists. That is exactly what they do. Convert or else.
A heart has to want to change before piercing it does any good.