crime and punishment Flashcards
What do Jews and Christians believe about upbringing?
They believe children should be raised in the faith and its morality, with parents teaching the right way to behave through words and actions.
What do Jews and Christians believe about mental illness?
Jews believe they should care for the mentally ill and cater to their needs. Christians think treating the causes of mental illness is the most loving and compassionate approach.
What is the Jewish and Christian view on anger and greed?
Both discourage greed, as envy is forbidden in the Ten Commandments, and envy often leads to greed.
“You shall not covet your neighbour’s house.”
What do Jews and Christians believe about hate?
Jews believe hatred is against Jewish morality, while Christians believe Jesus taught to love everyone.
“Love your neighbour as yourself.”
What do Jews and Christians think about poverty?
Jews are obligated to help each other so no one faces poverty, and crimes out of need are discouraged. Christians believe stealing is wrong but society should ensure no one has to steal because of poverty.
“All Israel are responsible for one another.”
What do Jews and Christians believe about addiction and drug abuse?
Jews believe in helping people overcome addiction and allow alcohol in moderation. Christians are against illegal drugs and support rehabilitation, believing alcohol is acceptable in moderation.
“Cravings and addictions destroy awareness of God.”
What is the Jewish and Christian perspective on opposing existing laws?
Jews do not encourage this but may work to change a law that contradicts Jewish morality. Christians may agree if no violence is involved and nobody is harmed.
“Justice, justice shall you pursue.”
What do Jews and Christians believe about lawbreakers?
Jews believe the law should be respected unless it contradicts Torah law. Punishments should be merciful, and offenders should be helped. Christians believe the law should be respected, but punishments should not be inhumane.
“When I was in prison you came to visit me.”
What do Jews and Christians believe about different types of crimes?
Both believe murder is wrong, as only God has the right to take life. They also support punishment for hate crimes and theft, guided by the principle: “Love thy neighbour as yourself.”
“Thou shalt not murder.”
What is the view of Jews and Christians on prison?
Christians believe prisoners should be treated well and helped. Jews see prison as an opportunity for reflection and remorse.
What do Jews and Christians think about corporal punishment?
Most Christians don’t support it, as it does not reform and causes harm. Jews today don’t support it either, emphasizing positive discipline that encourages reform.
What do Jews and Christians think about community service for offenders?
Christians support it for offenders who can make amends. Many Jews see it as an opportunity for offenders to repair the damage they’ve caused.
What is the Christian view on forgiveness?
Forgiveness is key, but it doesn’t replace punishment.
“Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
What is the Jewish view on forgiveness?
Forgiveness is important, but not automatic. Offenders should ask for forgiveness and show remorse to the victim or God.
“Let us reach an understanding.”
What is the Jewish view on the death penalty?
In certain circumstances, Jews believe the death penalty can be justified under Jewish law (Torah). It is allowed for serious crimes such as murder.
Quote: “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed” (Genesis 9:6).
What is the Jewish view on the death penalty when it comes to modern practice?
Many Jews today oppose the death penalty, arguing that the requirements for execution under Jewish law make it almost impossible to carry out justly.
Quote: “The death penalty was not to be carried out except in the most extreme cases… only when there was a clear and undeniable case of guilt.” (Talmud, Sanhedrin 57a)
What is the Christian view on the death penalty in favor of it?
Some Christians support the death penalty, citing biblical verses that seem to justify capital punishment, especially for severe crimes like murder.
Quote: “Whoever kills a man must be put to death” (Romans 13:4).
What is the Christian view on the death penalty against it?
Many Christians oppose the death penalty, believing in the sanctity of life and Jesus’ teachings about forgiveness and mercy.
Quote: “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). Quote: “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone” (John 8:7).
How does Christian belief in mercy and forgiveness relate to the death penalty?
Many Christians believe that showing mercy, as Jesus did, is more important than punishment. The idea of forgiveness over punishment leads some to oppose the death penalty.
Quote: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7).
How do Jewish beliefs in justice and mercy relate to the death penalty?
Jews emphasize justice tempered with mercy. Many Jews today believe in the value of rehabilitation and oppose the death penalty due to the risk of error.
Quote: “The wickedness of the wicked shall be accounted to him alone” (Ezekiel 18:20).
