Are you arguing that since Jesus preached forgiveness that no one on earth should be punished for their crimes in any way?
"Are you arguing that since Jesus preached forgiveness that no one on earth should be punished for their crimes in any way? "
In an earlier message, I said that my personal ethics are not derived from any religion. Rather, they are a synthesis of many different philosophies. I have great respect for the teachings of Jesus with regard to their application to society. I have equally great regard for the teachings of many philosophies. Where they merge is where you'll find the basis of my own personal philosopy and ethics.