Why might breaking a canon law be worse for an individual than breaking a governmental law? the church had great political influence in every country. the church could authorize severe punishment if necessary. the church had its own court system, which decided on appropriate punishment. the church had the power to banish a person from the religious community if it so desired. !

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

How was the age discrimination in employment act amended in 1986?

"neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the united states, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." - the thirteenth amendment to the united states constitution, 1865 which statement describes the effect that the thirteenth amendment had on american society? a) male freedmen were given the right to vote. b) slavery was made illegal in the united states. c) ex-slaves were given united states citizenship. d) southern states were no longer allowed to use convicts as labor.