250-300 words to the following prompt: murder, rape, cannibalism, and incest are common examples of crimes .

  Based on your readings for this week write a response in at least 250-300 words to the following prompt: In discussions of criminal law, wrongful acts are sometimes classified as (wrong in themselves) or (wrong because they are prohibited). Crimes that are wrong-in-themselves are objectively and universally wrong – they have always, everywhere, been wrong and will continue to be that way. Behaviors such as murder, rape, cannibalism, and incest are common examples of crimes . In contrast, other behaviors are considered wrong only because a given society has defined them that way.  Crimes are those that are not objectively or universally recognized as wrong; rather, their wrongfulness varies by time, place, and culture. Common examples of behaviors that are wrong only because we have defined them that way include gambling, prostitution, underage drinking, and other “victimless” crime. The idea that there is nothing inherently or objectively wrong about these types of behaviors implies that they be acceptable for some people in some places. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Reference the for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.