In The Republic, Glaucon talks about a ring that gives you the power of invisibility. He says that if one had that ring, he would be compelled to act unjustly, knowing there would be no consequences. Personally I believe that this is true. A person would be much more likely to do unjust things if they knew there was no chance of being caught. Also, anyone would want to be a "fly on the wall", able to listen in to what happens when they're not around. Being invisible though, would not justify acting unjustly. Crime is crime and sin is sin whether anyone sees it or not. Justice is still justice no matter what the circumstances.
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I feel that it is also important to note that the physical consequences would be avoided, not necessarily eternal consequences from God. I believe many more people would act amorally with the ring, but at the same time, many would destroy the ring in a big fiery volcano, knowing that if they don't, it would tempt. I am not sure how it would affect me personally, as the battle against my flesh is fierce, but I am thankful I don't have to make that choice.
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