Capital Punishment Flashcards
Are Buddhists opposed to capital punishment?
Yes, completely.
Why are Buddhists against the death penalty?
- The first precept: no injuring/killing living beings.
- Execution is often motivated by hatred, which is a root poison: negative kamma.
What did the Dalai Lama say about offenders?
- Treat them with ‘compassion, not anger’
- They have the ability to change
What are the Humanist beliefs on the death penalty?
Generally opposed.
Why are humanists generally opposed to it?
- It’s an ineffective deterrent, rehabilitation better.
- Concerns surrounding judicial mistakes/bias.
- The death penalty violates human dignity.
Do Christians oppose the death penalty?
Not completely.
‘An eye for an eye’ is from…
The Book of Exodus
Christian’s are told that they should have what for their enemies?
Love.
Jesus once saved an adulterous woman, why?
He had no hatred for her and claimed that those who sought to stone her were not without sin themselves. He forgave her and told her to go forward without sin.
What is the sixth commandment?
No killing.
Why might Christians view the death penalty as a good chance?
The offender, now punished, can go forth and unite with God.
What are Amnesty International’s views on the death penalty?
It should be used under no circumstances.
Why are Amnesty International so against capital punishment?
> It violates the right to life, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Too much risk
What are Amnesty International campaigning for?
They are campaigning to completely abolish capital punishment globally. T
