Crime And Punishment- Crime

Question 1

Outline three Christian teachings about crime

Answer 1

• Christians should forgive sinners in the same way God forgives them for their sins
• In the Bible the Ten Commandments state that stealing and killing are wrong
• The bible teaches that no one should judge sinners as no one is free from sin

Question 2

Outline the 7 causes of Crime

Answer 2

• Poverty
• Social Environment
• Addiction
• Hate/Revenge
• Mental illness
• Boredom
• Civil disobedience

Question 3

Explain two Christian teaching about crime. Include a quote.

Answer 3

• Christianity teaches that revenge is not the right response to crime
• Most Christians agree with imprisonment and the crimson justice system
• “Let anyone of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone”