Manifold Punishment/2

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Taking Double for Her Sins

Exegetical Approaches

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Punished More than Deserved

Sometimes, people are punished more severely than their sins call for.  This position subdivides in how it explains why this is justified:

Natural Order

Since this world is run via natural order, it is possible that the people might receive more than their deserved share of retribution.

Vicarious Punishment

Punishment Less Harsh than Appears

Sin More Egregious than Appears