Crime and Punishment Flashcards
Outline three Christian beliefs on justice
To make the victim feel better
eye for an eye tooth for a tooth
The treatment of offenders should be in consideration of the crime they have committed
Outline three Christian beliefs on the existence of evil in the world
God gave humans free will
Christianity teaches their is a purpose of suffering
Christians believe those who are bad will be punished in their afterlife.
Outline three Christian beliefs on punishment of criminals
Punishment is necessary if a person has done wrong
Christians
Christians believe in the death penalty because of justice
A person will face God after death and account their life.
Outline three Christian beliefs on forgiveness
We are all sinners
Jesus forgave
Love thy neighbour
What is Restorative justice ?
Bringing together the offender and victim family to try and restore peace.
Outline three Christian beliefs on the capital punishment
the bible teaches ‘you shall not murder’
Jesus teaches that revenge is wrong
Christianity teaches the importance of love and companionship not killing.
State three reasons why crime is committed
Poverty
Racism
Upbringing
State three reasons why some Christian are against the death penalty
Jesus taught revenge is wrong
Goes against sanctity of life
The bible states ‘you shall not murder’
State three ways Christian try rehabilitate criminals
Death penalty
Imprisonment
Explain the importance of Justice for Christians (4/5)
God is seen to be a just(acting morally) so people should act in the same way
Jesus taught that everyone should be treated fairly ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’
Explain the importance of reconciliation in Christianity
Jesus promoted forgiveness and reconciliation
Blessed are the peacemakers
Describe the importance of justice to non-religious people
Atheists and Humanists agree that justice is important
Explain two causes of crime (4)
Poverty
Drugs
Describe two ways Christians work to end crime (4)
Prison fellowship (Supports criminals while in Prison)
Street Pastors( Are groups of trained volunteers who work on the street)
Explain two Christian beliefs about why people suffer
- Suffering is a test of faith
-God gave humans free will
The parable of the sheep and Goats(those who help others will be rewarded, while those who do not will be punished)
Explain two different Christian attitudes to punishment
Jesus taught us love (agape) and forgiveness (crucial to have a fresh start)
‘eye for an eye tooth for a tooth’
Describe the importance of punishment in society
Punishment can be seen as justice.
Punishment makes society a lot safer
Describe two of the aims of punishment (4)
Reformation (Criminals should be given a chance to reform
Protection( ensures society is protected by persistent offenders
What is Retribution?
Make criminals pay for what they have done wrong
What is Deterrence?
It is discourage someone form breaking the law
Explain why some Christians believe in restorative justice
Criminals face up to what they have done
It can rehabilitate the criminal quicker
Explain why some Christians believe we should use situations ethics when dealing with punishment (4/5)
Jesus performed the most loving action
‘Love thy neighbour yourself’
Describe two reasons why Christians would be against the death penalty
Goes against sanctity of life
Jesus taught revenge is wrong
Explain two reasons why Christians would be in favour of the death penalty (4/5)
Jesus never taught the death penalty was wrong
The old testament teaches that the death penalty should be used for some crimes.
Explain two reasons why many Christians do not support the use of WMD?
Goes against Sanctity of life
Kill and injury innocent civilians
They don’t comply with the just war theory
Give three points for the statement ‘Criminals should never face the death penalty’
Sanctity of life
Adulterous woman
Jesus forgave told peter to forgive 77 times
Give three points against the statement’ Criminals should never face the death penalty
Jesus never taught that the Death penalty was wrong
Acts as a deterrent to other criminals
The old testament teaches that the death penalty should be used in some crimes
Give three points for the statement ‘Harshly punishing criminals is the best deterrent’
A sense of Justice is achieved
Acts as a deterrent to other people
The old testament teaches the Death penalty should be used for some criminals.
Give three points against the statement ‘Harshly punishing criminals is the best deterrent’
Restorative justice is the best deterrent
Adulterous woman
Jesus taught revenge is wrong
Give three points for the statement ‘ We should try to rehabilitate as many criminals as possible’
Jesus forgave
Offenders will be able to teach others right from wrong
Situation ethics ‘love thy neighbour’.
Give three points against the statement ‘ We should try to rehabilitate as many criminals as possible’
Expensive
It won’t deter other people from committing similar crimes
Victims family may feel like justice isn’t being achieved
