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Justice and Mercy (Compare and Contrast (Justice is (Punishing those who…
Justice and Mercy
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Effects
Effects of Mercy
The person receiving the mercy might not learn their lesson because there was no punishment for what they did and continue to do evil things.
The person receiving the mercy might be grateful for your compassion and as result change their ways.
Effects of Justice
The person who was justly punished might not see it as that and become resentful towards the authority and all those responsible.
The person who was punished might see that they deserved it for what they did and accept the consequences.
Description
Justice
Justice is just behavior or treatment. It is also the impartial judgement and punishment of wrongdoers.
Mercy
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
Origins and Cause
Origins of Justice
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The definition has stayed relatively the same through all of its translations. It has always meant equal rights, equal judgement, and fair punishment for all.
Origins of Mercy
The word mercy has been around for a long time as well. It's been around for as long as we have been talking about holy grace.
The word has changed definitions between cultures and languages. To the early Romans it meant a reward or gift. To Christians it meant a divine reward God has given us to forgive us when we sin against him.
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