Emphasis Preaching Journal

In Iran today, which is returning to a theocratic nation, strict Islamic law is being imposed. As a deterrent to others, convicted robbers are being punished by dual amputation; the right hand and left foot are severed. Humanely, during the public display a physician is present to prevent unwarranted bleeding and infection. Inhumanely, the loss of these two body parts makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the condemned to walk, even with a cane or crutches.