THEME E: Crime and Punishment Flashcards
(37 cards)
What are two contrasting beliefs on corporal punishment?
- One Christian belief is that they should show forgiveness and ‘turn the other cheek’ rather than seeking revenge
- Another Christian belief is that corporal punishment can be used to discipline children, in old testament ‘spare the rod’
What are two contrasting beliefs on the death penalty?
- One Christian belief against the death penalty follows sanctity of life, a gift from God and only he is allowed to take it “You shall not murder”
- Another Christian belief for the death penalty follows the quote “an eye for an eye” - matches the severity of the crime and justice is carried out
What are two contrasting beliefs on forgiveness?
- One Christian belief is to unlimitedly forgive “i tell you not seven times, but seventy seven” as said by Jesus
- Another belief is “an eye for an eye”
What can evil be linked to?
Satan but sometimes it can link with being immoral rather than being linked to the devil
What are Christian views on evil actions?(3)
- No such thing as an evil person
- Humans are not perfect and make mistakes
- Original sin means that all humans have a tendency to commit evil (Garden of Eden)
What are Muslim views on evil actions? (2)
- Linked to Iblis tempting Adam and Eve to sin against God
- Evil and wicked things in life are a result of someone giving into Iblis’ temptations
- Shari’ah law puts emphasis on intentions, thinking about a crime is just as serious as committing the crime itself
Where does evil come from in Christianity?
- Evil as abuse of free will God gave to humans
- In order to be able to appreciate good, evil has to exist
Where does evil come from in Islam?
- Qur’an says there is a devil who was an angel
- Iblis was expelled from paradise because he refused to bow to Adam - continually tempts and punishes humans to be wicked
Give two beliefs on forgiveness
- A step in reconciliation
- Forgiveness brings inner peace
What are the 6 reasons for crimes?
- Poverty
- Upbringing
- Mentall illness and addiction
- Greed
- Hate
- Opposition to an unjust law
What are Christian views on people who break the law because of poverty and upbringing?
- Might need to steal to feed their family, if they ask for forgiveness God will forgive them and so should we
- Food banks available for the poor, never acceptable to steal as said in the Ten Commandments
What are Muslim views on people who break the law because of poverty and upbringing?
- Zakah is in place to help them
- Muslims hope that community support will prevent Muslims turning to crime
What are two contrasting Christian views on people who break the law because of mental illness and addiction?
- Jesus wants Christians to show compassion to those struggling by offering them understanding and forgiveness
- Should get help for their illness but also have the punishment they deserve as crime is a choice
What are Christian views on breaking the law because of greed and hate?
- “love thy neighbour as thyself” - hate crimes as unnaceptable, envy as one of the 7 deadly sins
- “Allah does not like whoever is boastful”
What are Christian views on murder? 2 quotes
“love thy neighbour”
“thou shalt not kill”
What is the Muslim view on murder? 2 quotes
“thou shalt not kill”
“to kill one is to kill all mankind”
What are Christian views on hate crimes? 2 quotes
- God created all humans equal in his image
“love thy neighbour”
“you are all one in Christ Jesus”
What is the muslim view on hate crimes?
- God created humans with equal value and none is inferior to others
- Islam = peace
What are christian views on theft?+quote (2)
- Christians are sympathetic towards those committing it out of need rather than greed
- Needy should be cared for by the community”Do unto others as you would have onto you”
What are muslim views on theft?(2)
- Shari’ah law, hand of a thief is amputated as punishment
- Needy should be cared for through Zakah so they have no reason for resorting to crime
What is the main christian attitude towards lawbreakers? + quote (2)
- Offended should be helped so they do not offend again
- Jesus got crucified, forgave a prisoner next to him “Today you will be in paradise with me”
What are two different Christian views on Retribution as an aim of punishment?
- Old testament:”if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, an eye for an eye”
- “turn them the other cheek also”
What are two different christian views on reformation as an aim of punishment? + quote
- Preferred “i tell you forgive not seven times but seventy seven times”
- Not a replacement for punishment but should be done at the same time through education or counselling
What is a Christian view on deterrence as an aim of punishment?
- Every human should be treated with respect regardless of what they have done so public shaming is not acceptabe “Do unto others as you would have done unto you”
