death penalty Flashcards
1
Q
“an [1] for an eye, a [2] for a life.”
A
[1] - eye
[2] - life
= strict retribution; the only way the family can move on.
2
Q
anglican church (+ other denominations) are against it because…
A
the new testament teaches leaving vengeance to god.
jesus rejected the ‘eye for an eye’ law when he said “if someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the left also.”
3
Q
“take not life, which Allah has made sacred, except by the way of justice.”
A
the death penalty is a way of ensuring that justice is done.
4
Q
some muslims believe that the victim’s family should show some mercy and take the option of ‘blood money’
A
= financial compensation
(the Qur’an states that financial compensation may be substituted; should be a reasonable demand)
