Man is born a sinner.

The criminal pleaded with him to change his mind.

The criminal was sent to the gallows.

Isn't that the most humane punishment for criminals?

The criminal became a Christian and turned over a new leaf.

In Singapore, one way to punish criminals is to whip them.

In Singapore, one way to punish a criminal is to whip him or her.

In Singapore, one method of punishing criminals is to whip them, or hit them several times on the back with a cane.