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What does it mean?
Killing a protected person prevents one from ever smelling Paradise.
In plain terms
Violating a treaty kills one's chance of Paradise.
What can you take from it?
Honor agreements and protect life.

Where it applies

  • conflict zones
  • legal disputes

Putting it to work

  • uphold peace treaties
  • advocate for human rights

Questions to consider

  • What does this teach about respecting treaties?
  • How can societies enforce such principles?

Another view

Interpretation depends on theological stance.

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