There's no such thing as a loving God

@miccee said: Just because you don't like the conclusions it doesn't make it untrue. Yes, there is no ultimate human culpability, because we are all products of factors beyond our conscious control. However, punishment for criminals is still a necessary evil in order to keep the majority of the population safe, and act as a causal factor to deter others from committing crime. So punishment is neither just nor fair, but a lesser evil than the alternative.