It is necessary for the good of the community that criminals should be put to death.
Catholic philosopher and theologian
It is necessary for the good of the community that criminals should be put to death.
Catholic philosopher and theologian
Summa Contra Gentiles, Book III, Chapter 146
c. 1259-1265
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