3.4 Sin and Crime

Question 1

Sin

Answer 1

Against God’s law - 10 commandments
Linked to original sin

Question 2

Crime

Answer 2

Against law of state

Question 3

Punishment for sin

Answer 3

Separation from God eternally - hell

Question 4

Why do people commit crimes?

Answer 4

Selfishness
Ignorance
Repeated actions of not following te law strains the conscience (inner feeling of doing right and wrong)

Question 5

Cause of crimes: Selfishness

Answer 5

Abide by law or there would be chaos and no consideration of others

Question 6

Cause of crimes: Ignorance

Answer 6

Parents should teach children between right + wrong

Question 7

Cause of Crimes: Social Reasons

Answer 7

Young people who have gone to prison are normally excluded from schools/universities

Breaking the law draws attention, which makes them feel important

Question 8

Causes of Crimes: Environmental Reasons

Answer 8

High unemployment - financial problems

Question 9

Causes of Crimes: Psychological Reasons

Answer 9

Due to mental illnesses

Question 10

Christianity on Crime

Answer 10

‘An eye for an eye’ - proportional justice
Ten Commandments
Sin is part of human nature