Quote Originally Posted by capsulecorpjx View Post
An eye for an eye in the context of biblical times refers to killing groups of people in retribution, not getting justice or even revenge against specific persons who committed the offense.
i am also going to have to disagree. The old testament actually cites some examples and none of them involve group murder.

One is if your neighbor causes your animal to die you have the right to take one of his. It's a simplified "keep the books even" philosophy.

And it's also interesting to note that Jesus stated that this law no longer applies. the "unchanging eternal law" was changed according to him. Now he wants you to present your right cheek if your left is hit.