Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: DiogenesLamp

You are confused over the principle of turning the other cheek.

All good parents and judges know that there has to be a balance of law and mercy. All of our criminal and civil laws are based on the principle that first offenders get more mercy, repeat offenders get progressively more punishment. Why do they give progressively harsher sentences for repeat offenders? Because the mercy shown was ABUSED. Good parents know that if they do not discipline their child, they ARE NOT being merciful to the child by ENABLING more bad behavior with no consequences -your unlimited cheek turning misapplied. All good parents and judges decide how much mercy to show depends on remorse shown. If the child or perp shows an attitude “Of screw you, I’m going to keep doing whatever I WANT”, the hammer comes down hard. YOUR PERP had that attitude. They were shown mercy 9 times.


265 posted on 06/13/2022 1:04:04 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 258 | View Replies ]


To: BiglyCommentary
You are confused over the principle of turning the other cheek.

Maybe. I'm certain the Reverend Father is.

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; "

269 posted on 06/13/2022 1:10:50 PM PDT by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 265 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson