Christian Attitudes to Capital Punishment Flashcards
1
Q
Against it because…
A
- Jesus came to save (reform) sinners. Can’t reform the dead
- Jesus banned the Old Testament law of ‘an eye for an eye’ (retribution)
- Human life is sacred and only God can take it away
- Jesus said ‘turn the other cheek’
2
Q
Some see it as a good way to keep order in society because…
A
- Bible mentions it as a punishment for certain crimes and the Bible comes from God
- Catholic and Church of England churches have not condemned the use of capital punishment
- Church used it for crimes like heresy
- Aquinas said peace in society was more important than reforming sinners
