[InOne]

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" means you look out for one another, not that you seek revenge. It's a primitive version of the golden rule.

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by InOne

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" means you look out for one another, not that you seek revenge. It's a primitive version of the golden rule.

It is down to personal interpretation.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

It is down to personal interpretation.

Well most people have it wrong then

[MTVN]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Hate to be cliched and quote the Bible but "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth". (and yes, the same Bible that quotes, "Forgiveness" blah blah blah).

No need for you to get all uppity, I didn't suggest you were an idiot. A great many people are under the misconception that Life means quite literally, 'Life behind bars'.

Do you know the whole of that quote? Jesus says "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth'. But I say to you, do not resist an evildoer. If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also."