Unit 3- Lesson 2: Crime and punishment

Question 1

Christian views on the causes of crime- Christians believe there are many reasons a person may turn to crime. Name 5 possible contributing factors.

Answer 1

-Poverty
-Poor education
-Drug addiction
-Mental health
-Abuse

Question 2

Christian views on the causes of crime- Many Christians work with charities to help prevent the causes of crime like poverty. Name a charity that’s an example of this.

Answer 2

Tearfund is an example of this.

Question 3

Christian views on causes of crime- Find a quote that demonstrates Christian belief on causes of crime.

Answer 3

‘Let every person be subject to the governing authorities’

Question 4

Muslim views on the causes of crime- How does Islam reduce causes of crime? List 4 ways.

Answer 4

Poverty- reduced through Zakat (charity)
Mental health- People suffering are excused from practicing the 5 pillars of Islam
Addiction- Alcohol and drug use in haram in in Islam
Upbringing- Muslims are obligated to teach their children morality and faith

Question 5

Muslim views on the causes of crime- Find a quote that proves Muslims are expected to reduce causes of crime.

Answer 5

‘God demands justice, doing good’ Quran 16:90

Question 6

What is Justice?

Answer 6

A fair punishment to protect society

Question 7

What is retribution?

Answer 7

Revenge for the victims of the crime

Question 8

What is deterrence?

Answer 8

The punishment shows others what happens if you break the rules

Question 9

What is reformation?

Answer 9

Helping the criminal change so they don’t do this again

Question 10

Christian views on the aim of punishment- Do Christians accept the law?

Answer 10

Yes they believe the law has responsibility to punish criminals.

Question 11

Christian views on the aim of punishment- What 2 purposes of punishment do Christians favour?

Answer 11

Justice and reformation

Question 12

Christian views on the aim of punishment- What 2 purposes of punishment do OTHER Christians favour?

Answer 12

Retribution and deterrence

Question 13

Christian views on the aim of punishment- State a quote that presents retribution.

Answer 13

‘An eye for an eye’ Exodus 21:23-24

Question 14

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- Shariah Law explains there are crimes that have punishments set by Allah. What two crimes are an example?

Answer 14

Murder and theft
-This can be punished by capital punishment (death) or another corporal punishment- for example for example cutting off someone’s hand.

Question 15

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- How should other minor crimes be punished?

Answer 15

By society through courts

Question 16

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- What do most Muslims think of community service?

Answer 16

Most Muslims believe that this punishment won’t stop people from committing crimes again

Question 17

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- What do MOST Muslims believe the aim of punishment is? And how do they believe it’s best achieved?

Answer 17

Justice. They believe it’s best achieved by retribution and deterrence.

Question 18

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- What do Muslims think of reformation?

Answer 18

They support it but not as a replacement for punishment.

Question 19

Muslim views on the aim of punishment- Do SOME Muslims accept Diyah as a form of punishment, What is this?

Answer 19

Yes. It’s Financial compensation for harm caused by a person’s crimes