Crime And Punishment (Paper 8) Flashcards
1
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What is the need for law?
A
- Groups need rules to follow
- Protect that weak from the strong
2
Q
Why is justice important for Christians?
A
God is just and rewards the good whilst punishing the bad
3
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Why is justice important in Islam?
A
- Quran says god is just
- Khalifahs must share resources equally
- Islam teaches that people should have equal rights
4
Q
Why are the non religious arguments for capital punishment?
A
- Threats are removed
- The retribution for murder is death
- This will deter crimes
5
Q
What are non religious arguments against capital punishment?
A
- Could be wrongly convicted
- Lower death rates without capital punishment
- By doing it could anger other criminals
6
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What are Christian attitudes against capital punishment?
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- Jesus can reform sinners but he. Ant if they are dead
- Jesus banned the law of an eye for an eye in the Old Testament
- Human life is sacred and only God can take it a way
7
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What are Christian attitudes for capital punishment?
A
- Bible mentions that there are punishment for certain crimes
- Catholic Church has not condemned capital punishment
8
Q
What are attitudes to capital punishment in Islam?
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- Muhammad himself sentenced people to death
- It is a punishment set by the Quran
- Sharia laws lay down the laws
9
Q
What are Christian attitudes against illegal drugs?
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- St Paul said your body is a temple
- Drugs have mental effects making it hard to worship God
10
Q
What are Christian attitudes to tobacco and alcohol?
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- It is ok in moderation
- Jesus turned water into wine
- Jesus drank at the last supper
11
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What are attitudes to drugs and alcohol in Islam?
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- Mohammad calls them ‘Khamr’ which is forbidden
- It is saw as suicide
- These are used to keep people from God
