Christian Attitudes to lawbreakers and different types of crime

Question 1

What do Christians think about breaking the law?

Answer 1

They believe that in general laws protect citizens and should therefore be respected

Question 2

Give a quote for Christian attitudes to lawbreakers

Answer 2

For I was in prison and you came to visit me. This quote tell Xn’s to treat prisoners with compassion.

Question 3

Love thy neighbour

Answer 3

Love everyone

Question 4

Retirubution

Answer 4

An aim of punishment to get your own back; ‘an eye for an eye’ lex talionis

Question 5

Deterrence

Answer 5

An aim of punishment to put people off committing crimes

Question 6

Reformation

Answer 6

An aim of punishment to change someone behaviour for the better

Question 7

What do Xn’s think about lex

Answer 7

They dont take it literally. They interpret it to mean the the offender should receive a punishment severe enough to match that of their crime.

Question 8

What do Xn’s think about Reformation

Answer 8

They like it the best as it seeks to help the offender by working with them.

Question 9

Bible quote for Reformation

Answer 9

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PUNSIHMENT AND THE OFFENDERS SHOULD STILL BE PUNISHED WILL DOING REFORMATION