Tag: mercy
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Mercy is a privilege not a right
Mercy is often considered a universal virtue, a kindness to be extended freely in the face of wrongdoing or misfortune. However, I aim to challenge this perception, suggesting that mercy should be earned, not assumed. This perspective sees mercy as a conditional act of grace, one that must be extended thoughtfully to preserve its integrity…
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Between Justice and Mercy
The concepts of mercy and justice are often as two different ideas by most of society. Sometimes it is even perceived as opposing forces, yet they coexist as essential components within the spectrum of ethical decision-making. We can view the relationship between these two concepts as two ends of a pendulum, mercy and justice each…