Why do we punish criminals?
This has been touched on somewhat in a few other posts but I was hoping we could have a discussion on this.
Why do we punish?
To promote safety?
Deterring crime?
Rehabilitation?
Retribution?
I know any answer may include more than one but which one is the most important in your view. What do you think is a Biblical view of punishment?
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