Crime and Punishment

Question 1

Against murder (Christian)

Answer 1

‘Thou shall not kill’
‘Love thy neighbour’
‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgement’

Question 2

For murder/retribution (Christian)

Answer 2

‘Eye for an eye’

Question 3

For and against murder/retribution (Buddhist)

Answer 3

For: Ahimsa, First Moral Precept
Against: Principle of Utility

Question 4

Hate crimes (Christian and Buddhist)

Answer 4

Christian: ‘There is neither Jew nor Gentile… you are all one in Jesus Christ’
Buddhist: ‘Of them who wrap themselves up in it hatred is not quenched’

Question 5

Forgiveness (Christian and Buddhist)

Answer 5

Christian: ‘Forgive our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us’
Buddhist: ‘We should not seek revenge on those who have committed crimes against us’

Question 6

Greed as a cause for crime (Christian and Buddhist)

Answer 6

Christian: ‘For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil’
Buddhist: Three Poisons