@Iceman
you forgot to quote the rest of the verse. as usual, quotes are out of context, misinformed. so let me continue it for you
"...But whoso repents, after his evildoing, and makes amends, God will turn towards him; God is All-forgiving, All-compassionate. Knowest thou not that to God belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth? He chastises whom He will, and forives whom he will; and God is powerful over everything."
So although in certain situations, a thief may very well have his hand cut off, if he/she is repentant and makes an effort to recompense the victim, there can be no punishment.
is that the sort of straight answer you were looking for?
you should find things out for yourself, don't depend on what i or others say -- we all have our individual biases (will anyone else join me in admitting it?) you're entitiled to your own opinion, i only ask that you not base that opinion on hearsay or misinformation.
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