Crime

Question 1

An act against the law which is punishable.

Answer 1

Crime

Question 2

Something legally done to somebody as a result of being found guilty of breaking the law

Answer 2

Punishment

Question 3

The absence of good

Answer 3

Evil

Question 4

Inability to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.

Answer 4

Poverty

Question 5

A disorder that affects a persons thoughts, emotions, and behaviours

Answer 5

Mental illness

Question 6

A physiological or psychological dependence on a drug or activity

Answer 6

Addiction

Question 7

Selfish desire for something

Answer 7

Greed

Question 8

A crime motivated by racial, sexual, or other prejudice, typically one involving violence

Answer 8

Hate crime

Question 9

Punishment- to get your own back- ‘an eye for an eye

Answer 9

Retribution

Question 10

Punishment used to discourage crime

Answer 10

Deterrence

Question 11

An aim of punishment - to change someone’s behaviour for the better

Answer 11

Reformation

Question 12

God’s gift to human beings of the freedom and ability to choose what to do.

Answer 12

Free will

Question 13

A secure building where offenders are kept for a period of time set by a judge.

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Prison

Question 14

Physical punishment that causes pain

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Corporal punishment

Question 15

A sentencing alternative that requires offenders to spend at least part of their time working for a community agency

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Community service

Question 16

Showing grace and mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong.

Answer 16

Forgiveness

Question 17

The legally authorised killing of someone as punishment for a crime.

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Capital punishment

Question 18

The belief that life is holy and belongs to God.

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Sanctity of life

Question 19

Islamic legal system based on the Qur’an

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Shari’ah Law

Question 20

This is where serious criminal cases are heard by a judge ad jury in the UK.

Answer 20

Crown court

Question 21

What is a non religious argument in favour of capital punishment?

Answer 21

Punishment is all about retribution. The only retribution for a murderer is for the murders life to be taken.

Question 22

What is a Christian argument in favour of capital punishment?

Answer 22

The Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England have both made statements which permit capital punishment.

Question 23

What is a Muslim argument in favour of capital punishment?

Answer 23

Capital punishment is used in some countries that follow Shar’iah law.

Question 24

What is a non religious argument against capital punishment?

Answer 24

We can not be sure the court will always get it right. Innocent people could be given the death sentence even though they have done nothing wrong.

Question 25

What is a Christian argument against capital punishment?

Answer 25

Jesus banned retribution when he said that an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is wrong. This means killing someone for murder is also wrong.

Question 26

What is a Muslim argument against capital punishment?

Answer 26

The Qur’an encourages families to seek compensation (blood money) instead of capital punishment if a loved one is killed.

Question 27

What is a Christian attitude towards forgiveness and a quote?

Answer 27

When Jesus was being crucified he forgave those who were crucifying him. “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Question 28

What is a Muslim attitude towards forgiveness and a quote?

Answer 28

People should forgive others in order for forgiveness to be established over evil. “Pardon each others faults and God will grant you honour.”

Question 29

What is a Christian attitude towards sending people to prison?

Answer 29

Christians are keen to support them to make their time in prison useful by encouraging positive activity.

Question 30

What is a Muslim attitude towards sending people to prison?

Answer 30

Some Muslims argue that prison may be a greater penalty than inflicting pain through corporal punishment.

Question 31

How do Christians help prevent crime?

Answer 31

Supporting food banks so that people don’t have to steel.

Question 32

How do Muslims help prevent crime?

Answer 32

.Illegal drugs and alcohol ate not allowed in Islam. .Zakah exists to ensure no one lives in poverty.

Question 33

What is a Muslim attitude towards corporal punishment?

Answer 33

Shari'ah law can be imposed for offences such as gambling, adultery and drinking alcohol.

Question 34

What is a Christian attitude towards suffering?

Answer 34

Jesus helped meany he saw suffering and told is followers to do the same.

Question 35

What is a Muslim attitude towards suffering?

Answer 35

Suffering may be a test from God. Iblis (Saten) tempts people to cause suffering. God will never allow a person to suffer more than they can endure.