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Day 168 Book 3, Chapter 9

Therefore, we must not adopt a misguided policy based on faith in capital punishment's effectiveness, nor should we deny rebels any hope of repentance or opportunity for swift reconciliation. Think about this: currently, when a rebellious city realiz...

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