People often state and realize that it is wrong to steal. But it’s not actually explained often why it is immoral and wrong to steal. People simply just get away with saying it’s just wrong. Stating that it’s just wrong to steal doesn’t explain why. It is obvious that it is against the law to take what is not yours and this gives off the impression to our society that it is wrong, but it doesn’t explain why once again. When you steal and get caught you receive punishment teaching you that it is wrong to steal. But what if you don’t get caught? Then you don’t get punished other than possibly guilt. So then is it still wrong to steal if you don’t get caught? Another example of why it is wrong to steal not being explained is found in the ten commandments. The commandment states “ Thou shalt not steal “ , but then again it does not explain why. So the main question is why is it wrong to steal?
You are taking what is not yours without permission. This gives off a little significance of why stealing is wrong thought still definitely doesn’t give the entire explanation why. Your taking things that don’t belong to you. This answer gives no reason why stealing is wrong. Stealing cost other people money by raising prices. This answer shows that it is wrong to steal for sure because it does cost other people money, but it fails to show why it is wrong to cost others money.
thanks , taylor
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