- b.c.,
In the general sense of the word (connotation is it?) I'd say no because as others noted, there are too many instances where evil does not seem punished. It the spiritual/theological sense (as explained by b-man) I don't have enough evidence to substantiate (a belief in) it.
If for example, Karma requires several "lifetimes" (reincarnations) to fulfill its ultimate outcome, how can I know whether the cockroach I'm dosing with a wiff of Raid was or wasn't some conniving bastard in a previous life who underpaid his workers, mistreated his (or her spouse), and generaly made the lives of others miserable?
It sure would be nice if it were, though, wouldn't it?
If for example, Karma requires several "lifetimes" (reincarnations) to fulfill its ultimate outcome, how can I know whether the cockroach I'm dosing with a wiff of Raid was or wasn't some conniving bastard in a previous life who underpaid his workers, mistreated his (or her spouse), and generaly made the lives of others miserable?
It sure would be nice if it were, though, wouldn't it?