What do murderers deserve?: In a responsible society, vengeance has its virtues
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Murderers are executed to deter and to avenge their acts. The execution of murderers is a communal proclamation that murder is not tolerable, and that murder is a heinous crime that contaminates society. Society can forgive a murderer, but a murderer cannot ask forgiveness from his/her victim,
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1999
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The divine revolution: lifting the Iron Curtain of the spirit
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Responsibility and accountability are the two key concepts which will open up an understanding of humankind's true purpose of existence. These concepts are operative at every level of problems plaguing humankind, from socio-economic problems to environmental problems.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
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