Crime And Punishment Flashcards
Why do people commit crimes and why are religious people against it?
Poverty- c-“you shall not steal” b- 2nd precept
Greed- c-do not covet b-3 poisons
Mental illness- c-treat the illness b-karuna(compassion)
Addiction- c-againts drugs b-5th precept( do not use intoxication)
What is intent?
Adultery- not illegal
Abortion- not illegal in many places
Giving to charity- not a law
Helping others- not expected by law
What are the 3 aims of punishment
Retribution- to get your own back
Reformation- to change behaviour for the better
Deterrence- to put people off crime
What are attitudes with corpal punishment?
Christians- againts
Buddhist- against
What are attitudes for community service?
Christians- for
Buddhist- for
What are attitudes on the death penalty
Christian- do not kill “eye for a eye”
Buddhist- abstain from taking life
What are attitudes of forgiveness?
Christians- “father forgive them”
Buddhist- aim for reform
What are attitudes on suffering?
Christian’s- a duty to help thoses suffering
Buddhist- suffering is part of life
Outline 3 things Buddhist believe abt justice
Justice could be seen abt karma in action
No one can escape consequences of your actions
Bring abt justice in the world can reduce suffering
It is import for the offender to begin the road of a more mindful life
Is karma justice in action?
Buddhist May believe this to be true
What is the root crime form a Buddhist to cause of crime
Hatred
Greed
Ignorance
Outline 3 thing Buddhist may do to end crime
Work in mordanl pride community
Teach mindfulness to prisoners
Each the 8 fold path
According to Buddhist why do people suffer
Second Nobel truth- 3 poisons, craving
Outline 3 Buddhist beliefs abt punishment?
It should no be based on retribution
Should avoid suffering
Be based on compassion and kindness
Should try and change mind and behaviour of the offender
What is reform in Buddhist?
To change behaviour of the offender so they don’t re offend
Give them no skill to get a god and cope better in society
