.4. Flashcards
Why do we need the law
To protect the weak
To be kept safe from criminals
To be able to live without fear
To give guidelines on acceptable behaviour
Justice (3)
Justice comes from the courts as they apply the law fairly
Justice is the process of allocating rewards or punishment and upholding what is right
There can be problems if a government passes a law which people think is unfair or unjust
Sin (3)
An action against the will of God
Some sins are also crimes e.g. Murder
Other sims such as adultery are not crimes
How are the laws made
The proposed law is written in a bill ➡️ debated in House of Commons ➡️ first reading ➡️ debated again ➡️ second reading ➡️ bill passed to a committee where it is reviewed again ➡️ passed to House of Lords ➡️ third reading ➡️ debate & vote on the bill ➡️ sent to queen for royal assent ➡️ becomes an act of parliament and is law .
Give as many arguments against theories of punishment as u can
Terence doesn’t work nearly half of all criminals reoffend and prisons are full
Retribution doesn’t always what somebody must be a criminal do you not get severity of punishment
In some serious crimes it is possible to argue that retribution is never cheap for the big Tim on the family
Reform is seen to go against punishment as it gives criminals more chances
Protection only works if criminals are in prison but many are released back into society
So my argue that there is a punishment do not focus on the causes of crime and there are a irrelevant
Also some punishments have a worse effect on the offenders families rather than the offender
Describe retribution in punishment
- makes criminals pay for what they have done wrong
- makes the victim feel a sense of justice
- the offender “got what they deserved”
Describe protection in punishment
The purpose of punishment is to protect society from violent or dangerous criminals
-keeping them in prisons means they can’t harm others
Describe deterrence in punishment
- discourages people from doing something again
- also seeing a punishment given may also put someone else of committing the same crime
Describe reform in punishment
Helps them see what they have done wrong
- reform means they won’t commit the crime again
- this could mean providing a criminal with education,skills or job training so they can become a law abiding citizen (rehabilitation)
How do Christians follow Jesus’ teachings
Ensuring resources are SHARED equally
- GIVING to charity or working in areas of hardships
- CAMPAIGNING for governments and organisations to help other nations
- HELPING those who are oppressed
Explain christians teachings on justice (C)
Got is just people should behave in the same way
Jesus taught the golden rule treated fairly
All Christian churches teach that Christians should behave in a just money
On judgement day God will judge all humans according to how they behaved if they behaved justly and they’ll be rewarded in heaven
It is up to God to judge people and he’ll forgive those who are truly sorry for what they’ve done and want to change
What is Christian aid
Help in areas of poverty
Seeks to change government policy
Campaigns for an end to unjust debts imposed on poorer nations
Describe CAFOD
Catholic Fund for Overseas Development
Campaigns for justice of the poor
Has campaigned for the rich to help the poor and oppressed
Describe Muslim aid
Works to relieve poverty and secure justice for the poor and oppressed
Aims to get richer nations to help poorer ones and remove oppression
Describe Islamic relief
Seeks to improve the lives of people affected by poverty, wars and national disasters
Provides emergency food and medical relief
What does the shariah law tell Muslims
They most obey the laws of the country that they’re in even if they are not Islamic
The shariah has laws to do what
Help society function fairly, maintain justice
Why do Muslims work for justice
Muslims are encouraged to give said Sadaqah -voluntary charitable donations - and to act charitably towards others
To please allah Muslims believe Allah is watching every action they perform
To obey Qur’an
To fulfil sharia law
To fulfil the five pillars examples as the Zakah is a tax of 2.5% on every mothers income must be given to the poor wealth is to be shared in society to make it fairer
Explain Muslim teachings on justice (4)
On the last day God will reward those who have been just unfair towards others
The Quran teaches that God wants people to act fairly towards others
Everyone is equal under Islamic law
Justice is the basis of charitable giving in Islam
The sharia law requires justice for all
The Prophet Muhammad always acted and In a just way
What is the definition of justice
Due allocation of reward & punishment / the maintenance of what is right
What is capital punishment
The death penalty
What was the name of the right that abolished capital punishment in the EU
European convention on human rights
When was the death penalty completely abolished in the U.K.
1998
Give an example of a nation which still uses the death penalty
USA
Explain arguments for capital punishment (4)
The death penalty is a deterrent to stop people committing crimes
The value of human life is made clear by taking it away from those who kill others
It can make people confess their crime in return for a lesser sentence
Society can read itself of the most dangerous criminals
Execution is retribution for taking the life of another and may help the victims family
It has a good psychological effects on society who see the idea of bad things happening to people as fair
Give for reasons against capital punishment
Countries that use death penalty don’t have low crime rates
Many people have been executed but then found to be innocent
Some people say execution is murder so it is bad is the criminals act
Human life is special and should not be taken away under any circumstances
Terrorists who are executed may be seen as heroes and this can further increase terrorist acts
It can be more of a punishment for the victims family
4 reasons attitudes PRO capital punishment (CHRISTIAN)
Jesus never taught that the death penalty was wrong
“An eye for an eye”
The old Testament teaches that the death penalty should be used for some crimes
In the middle ages the Christian church is the death penalty against those who challenge the authority of the church
Saint Paul teaches that Christians should accept the laws of their country this could include the death penalty
Four reasons AGAINST capital punishment (CHRISTIANS)
Most Christian churches has spoken out against capital punishment
The sancity of life teaches that all live has value and the only God can take it away
Jesus came to earth to save and reform people this cannot be done with capital punishment
Jesus taught revenge is wrong – Matthew 5:38
The overall message of Christianity is love and forgiveness so capital punishment goes against this
Muslim reasons FOR capital punishment
The Quran says the death penalty can be used for certain crimes such as murder and adultery
Shari’ah agrees with the Quran
Muhammad made statements suggesting he agreed with the death penalty
When Muhammad was the ruler of Medina, he sentenced people to death for committing murder
Muslim reasons AGAINST capital punishment (4)
The scholars of shariah law do not agree when or how the death penalty should be applied
Strict conditions given by the Quran about capital punishment are not often met
In some countries shariah law has been seen to have oppressed the poor and women who receive the death penalty for adultery
Some Muslims are also persuaded by other non religious arguments against cap punishment
Name a Iraq dictator that was sentenced to death? Why?
Sadden Hussein found guilty of crimes against humanity in 2006
In countries where shariah law is used, what also can be used
The death penalty
In countries where shariah law is used - the death penalty can be issued but for what crimes
Murder, rape, homosexual acts, working against Islam
According to the Quran , the death penalty can only be used as what
A last resort after a fair trial
Under shariah law - when a death penalty is issued - who can object and have a different punishment issued
The victim or their family
Describe legal drugs
Legal drugs such as painkillers are sold under controlled conditions in pharmacy supermarkets and shops some are sold over the counter whereas some are only sold with a prescription
Describe illegal drugs
Illegal drugs are classified according to how dangerous they are taking or selling class a drugs lead to serious penalties
What is a drug
The drug is a chemical you put into your body that changes your mood or the way you feel
What are the problems with drugs (four)
Children need protection from the Sun drugs
People can become addicted to some drugs
Some drugs cause social problems
Drugs such as. Alcohol and bacon
can be damaging to a person’s health
What are the 3 types of drugs
Stimulants which affect central nervous system and increase brain activity such as cigarettes
Depressants would slow down brain activity such as alcohol
Hallucinogens drugs to change your senses such as LSD
Scribe the UK alcohol laws
Children under 16 are not allowed in a pub unless with an adult
Under 18s and I’ve got to drink alcohol in a pub – bar except if 16or 17 and having a meal
Alcohol can be so 24 hours a day in a licence premises
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to buy alcohol
Everywhere that sells alcohol has to have a license
It is illegal for anyone to try to buy alcohol for a child
Name some of the social and health problems caused through drugs and alcohol
Debt
Organ failure
Addiction
Crime
disorderly behaviour
Unemployment
Mental illness
Family relationship breakdown
Serious illness
Overdose
Homelessness
Violence
Debt
Many units of alcohol should men women drink today
Men – 3 to 4 units
Women – 2 to 3 units
What does the bible teach regarding attitudes to drugs and alcohol
Is that God created human bodies and we should not abuse them. The majority of Christians believe taking any kind of drug accessibly damages the body God created and is therefore wrong
Why do Christians believe taking drugs is wrong
Bible teaches ChrisT ends should follow the law of the land in which they live
Illegal drugs are illegal because they are dangerous
Many illegal drugs uses turn to crime
Leads to family breakups and make people antisocial
Name people Christian reasons against drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol impairs the person’s judgement in there because he’s at a Christian manner
There are many other types of drink today
Alcohol today is much stronger than in the past
It is best to avoid offending others so not to drink at all
Reasons Christian for drinking alcohol for
Do uses himself drunk white informed to look at the miracle of turning water into wine
Jesus gave his disciples one at the last supper
The Bible does not the bed alcohol
Simple told his friend to visit to drink wine to help with digestions
What do you Islam teach on drugs and alcohol
Oh Muslim should of played intoxicants because drugs and alcohol can affect a person and hinder their daily lives
Jobs and alcohol will have a negative impact on a persons relationship with others
Muhammad said that alcohol is the mother of all Sins
List for reasons why Muslims are against alcohol and drugs
Muhammad taught the dangers of drugs and alcohol
The effects of drugs could mean that Muslims are more likely to commit all the sins
The Quran states that intoxicants are forbidden
The effects of drugs and alcohol would mean Muslims would not be ableto pray or carry out their religious duties
