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"Justice" as George defined it is still vengeance.
how does "my" definition of justice equate to vengeance? if it is than all human laws and justice (which also deal with both punishment and mercy for wrongs committed) are also potentially vengeance by your definition. I have made no mention of the duration or nature of any punishment that might happen because of such "evil" actions and the question of the "fairness" of (possibly) eternal punishment for finite acts hasn't come up either as a potential problem with divine justice.
again, my thoughts were that (divine) justice was about reward for the innocent and the good with mercy for the REPENTENT "sinner" and also punishment for the guilty and evil and UN-REPENTENT. please tell me how that offends justice or equity or should those who knowingly and intentionally did bad things and aren't sorry at all get the exact same treatment as those who did good OR sometimes not good BUT are truly sorry for their ill-deeds in this world or possibly the next???
George, I would say most human ideas of justice ARE vengeance. Take a look at the "justice" system in the US: it is largely about punishment, not reform or restoration.
George, I would say most human ideas of justice ARE vengeance. Take a look at the "justice" system in the US: it is largely about punishment, not reform or restoration.
God made me feel as if I could float after I repented of wanting my friends dead. I have firsthand experienced, been in and seen evil and I know firsthand from experience I no longer want any part in it, Jesus saves and IS THE MESSIAH.
God made me feel as if I could float after I repented of wanting my friends dead. I have firsthand experienced, been in and seen evil and I know firsthand from experience I no longer want any part in it, Jesus saves and IS THE MESSIAH.
Then why did he not accomplish everything that G-d said that the Messiah would accomplish...
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