Crime And Punishemt Flashcards
What is corporal punishment?
Physical harm
What is capital punishment?
Death penalty
What do Christians and Muslims believe is wrong, but not punished by law?
Adultery
Many Christians would claim there is no such thing as an evil person, explain
Human beings are not perfect, they have a tendency to do evil (original sin)
Many Muslims would claim humans are not perfect and make mistakes, explain
They do evil because they have not resisted the temptation of iblis, not because they are bad people
Christians believe there is rarely a good enough reason to commit a crime, explain
Laws were put in place by god so that people can live in peace “let everyone be the subject to governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which god has established”
Muslims believe there is never an acceptable reason for committing crimes, explain
It is important to follow shari’ah law as it creates a peace and ordered society
Explain why poverty is a reason for committing crime
Muslims donate money to help those in need (Zakah)
Christians make sure no one needs to steal in order to survive
Explain why upbringing is a reason for committing crime
Muslim & Christian emphasis on strong family values should ensure a child is brought up respectful
Explain how alcohol is a reason for committing crime
- causes more crime than any other drug
Muslims forbid the taking of drugs and alcohol (it is a temptation)
Most Christians do not forbid drinking but drunkenness is a sin
Explain how greed is a reason for committing crime
In Christianity the ten commanders states not to be jealous of someone (envy is also one of the 7 sins)
Muslims “competing for more distracts you until you go into your graves”
What is he parable of the sheep and the goats?
We must treat others well if we wish to go to heaven
Explain why Christians are against hate crime
God created all people equally in his image
“Love thy neighbour”
Golden rule “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”
Explain why Muslims are against hate crime
Equality of human beings “o mankind, indeed we have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another”
“All people stand equal, like the teeth of a comb”
What are the shari’ah law categories?
Unforgivable (hadud)
Forgivable (al-jynayatt)
Murder is unforgivable “no one can die except by gods permission the terms being fixed as by writing”
What is retribution?
Punishment inflicted as vengeance
How can Muslims lesser someone’s sentence?
Under shari’ah law they can show forgiveness to lesser the sentence (allows offender to repent)
What is deterrence?
To deter or discourage someone from doing something that is against the law
What is reform?
Help offenders see what they have done wrong and ensure they will not do it again
Why do Christians think reform is important?
Allows offenders to repent and be forgiven (to get treatment if ill)
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good”
They want to show compassion
Why do Muslims believe there is suffering?
Allah is aware of suffering and allows it to happen, for a reason not apparent to humans
To see how faithful a person can be
Allah doesn’t allow suffering greater than a person can endure
What is the Muslim response to suffering?
Be kind to brothers/sisters “be compassionate towards the destitute”
Why do Christians believe evil exists?
Allows the opportunity to do good dead’s to become a better person
“We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, character and hope”
Christians have a responsibility to help others
Why is community service rarely used in Islamic countries?
It is not considered enough of a deterrent to protect society
How does the qur’an teach thag capital punishment is wrong?
“Take not life which god has made sacred”
What does the lord prayer teach us?
“Forgive us for our sins as we forgive those who sin against us”
