There are far more effective punishments for criminals than prison
«Do not judge lest you be judged».(Gospel)
The kinds of punishment given are surely influenced by the kind of society one lives in. Though during ancient period of history punishment was more severe as fear was taken as the prime instrument in preventing crime. But with change in time and development of human mind the punishment theories have become more tolerant to these criminals.
On the one hand, I think that every person must have God in the soul. You always must know bounds . God knows who that does. A man has no authority to judge other man. Not without reason is it said that «God is my witness». It is principle of moral, conscience, religion and alter ego theory (alter ego). If person repents in the sins it is his punishments. But in our world lives many « twofaced Janus». «I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shal all likewise perish» ( the Gospel According to St. Luke).
On the other hand, stop thief or thief must be in prison. But the question is “Does Punishment Work?” The answer clearly depends on what is meant by “punishment” and what is meant by “work.” Finally, is prison an effective method of punishment for crime, or are other methods more effective in bringing about reductions in crime and changes in harmful behavior? Most people believe punishment works because they use it in their everyday life, with their children, their co-workers and their pets, and, are themselves subject to it.
Crimes are more effectually prevented by the certainty than the severity of punishment. It is better to prevent crimes than to punish them. This is the fundamental principle of good legislation, which is the art of conducting men to the maximum of happiness, and to the minimum of misery, if we may apply this mathematical expression to the good and evil of life....
