Christianity, Peace And Justice, Social Views Flashcards
(12 cards)
Evidence against punishment?
Criminals get better treatment in prison than outside, prisons have gyms, leisure activities, and good food
Evidence supporting punishment?
The law.
Evidence of belief in justice?
United Nations ‘declaration of rights’
Evidence of injustice?
Oscar Romero, stood up to land owners mistreating workers, and was killed for this.
Martian Luther King, assassinated
Evidence of people supporting violence?
Wars, police force, wrestling, martial arts
Evidence not supporting violence?
Laws against:
- punishing children with violence
- attacks
- murder
Evidence supporting war?
If we did not go to war, we would be invaded and taken advantage of
Evidence against war?
Lives lost, land destroyed, cost money
Evidence supporting treatment of criminals?
By criminals being in prisons, the public are kept safe.
Evidence against treatment of criminals?
26% of adult criminals in 2012 reoffended.
Evidence for capital punishment ?
Used as a deterrent to stop people from breaking the law.
Evidence against capital punishment?
In the past, people have been wrongly accused, or had the death penalty without efficient evidence.
Everyone has equal rights.