I am just wondering if there were huge financial consequences for those judged to have committed adultery whether it might be a deterrent.
I understand that infidelity is many times a symptom of a bad marriage, but I still wont embrace it as acceptable. Try to work on the marriage relationship and if it cant be repaired, end it before starting another relationship. I tend to look at infidelity as a crime - a breach of contract.
In the end, I believe the one most hurt from infidelity is usually the one who cheated to begin with. It is a mistake they have to live with for life.