Good and Evil Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are Sikh views on crime?
Committing crime is always unjust.
Human beings are imperfect; they have free will - this is why people commit crime.
A justice system brings God’s justice into the world.
Commitment of a SIN (paap) is not necessarily punishable by law courts but by ‘Gods Court’.
What are Christian views on crime?
Most crimes are seen as sins and violations of God’s law.
Believe that society should address the roots of crime.
What are Humanist views on crime?
Crime is a violation of human rights and social order.
Say that root causes of crime should be investigated to prevent crime.
What are Sikh views on the purpose of punishment?
Sikhism teaches that criminals will be judged and punished by God (by laws of karma).
God will ensure everyone receives justice at the end of their lives.
Sikhs believe that most criminals can be reformed and that the justice system must
reflect this.
“O Farid! If you reform yourself you will meet me … and attain spiritual bliss” (GGS)
What are Christian views on punishment?
Forgiveness and punishment should be together.
Punishment should enable someone to reform and become a value to a community.
Compassion should be shown, not revenge (retribution is wrong).
What a Humanist views on purpose of punishment?
Justice should be fair and proportionate.
Support rehabilitation over retribution.
What is the role of a Sikh prison chaplain?
Sikh Chaplains spiritually support the prisoners.
They will recite the GGS, do an Ardas (prayer for support and strength) and recognise main Sikh festivals such as Vaisakhi (Gurpurbs).
What is the role of a Christian prison chaplain?
Provide counselling for inmates - prisoners have complex emotions.
Rehabilitation of inmates’ spiritual connections.
Help prisoners re-enter life outside during parole.
What is the role of a Humanist prison chaplain?
Provide dignity and rational thinking.
Provide counselling.
What are Christian views on capital punishment?
Catholics: allowed but not encouraged, only if the conviction is absolutely confirmed.
Liberals: not acceptable, only God has the right to take life, forgiveness is of paramount, goes against sanctity of life.
What are Sikh views on capital punishment?
Most Sikhs do not agree with capital punishment.
Equality and dignity are vital. Executing people takes away their right to
human dignity.
There is NO teaching in the Guru Granth Sahib on capital punishment.
What are Sikh views on forgiveness?
Word for forgiveness is KHIMAA.
“Where there is khimaa, there is the Divine Himself” (GGS)
We all have capacity to forgive.
What are Humanist views on capital punishment?
Generally rejected.
Irreversible justice that has a possibility of being wrong.
Premeditated killing is unacceptable.
What are Christian beliefs on forgiveness?
Religion of forgiveness, love and compassion.
Jesus said: “Forgive and you will be forgiven”.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches forgiveness.
Gee Walker: forgave son’s killer.
MLK Jr: “Forgiveness is a constant attitude.”
What are Humanist views on forgiveness?
Crucial for a healthy and happy life and relationship.
“Treat others as you would want to be treated.”
What are Sikh views about evil and suffering?
We are responsible for our own suffering due to our desires not being in our control and individual past actions (individual karma).
Suffering is the mechanism which brings us back to the reality of God.
Evil is just the absence of good and allows us to understand the value of goodness.
What are Christian views about suffering?
Suffering can be seen as a test, part of God’s plan.
What is the answer to the Inconsistent Triad for Christians?
Catholics: suffering and evil is as a result of ‘Original Sin’, with the help of God we can divert from our natural tendency to do evil.
Other Christians: God-given free will gives humans the power to do evil, but they should choose to do good.
What are Humanist views on suffering and evil?
Evil is human-caused.
Natural disasters (natural evil) are just part of living on an imperfect Earth.
