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Good and Evil Flashcards

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what is a absolute normality

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the theory that right and wrong are fixed rules which are unchanging and universal

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what is relative morality

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the theory that right and wrong changing depending on the situation

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what is reform

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the idea that punishment should try and change criminals so that they will not commit crimes again

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what is deterrence

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the idea that punishment will be of such nature that they will deter future crime

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what is retribution

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the idea that punishment should make criminals pay for what they have done wrong

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what is protection as an aim of punishment

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the idea that society should be protected from the offences that a criminal commits

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capital punishment

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a form of punishment in which a criminal is put to death for crimes commited.

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what type of punishment is the death penalty

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retribution

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what is evil

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something that is considered extremely immoral, wicked or wrong. eg murder

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what is suffering

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pain or distress caused by injury, illness or loss. suffering can be physical, emotional or spiritual. eg a broken arm.

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why are some christains against the death penalty

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“do not murder” is one of the ten commandments
jesus taught forgiveness

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how are norways prisons different

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they think the punishment is not seeing family
try to make life as normal as possible and not like a prison
prisoners wear their own clothes and have jobs
guards are also social workers -> have someone to trust and confide in

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do norway’s prisons work

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much lower incarceration rates then the us
lower reoffending rates

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do prisons work

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prisons are dangerous -> cause further violence
destroys family/ friend bonds
1/2 of prisoners reoffend
severe social and mental health issues
prisons cause loss and loneliness
high levels of drug abuse

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what are christian teaching on aims of punishment

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believe in reform
should give people an opportunity to change (eg thro therapy or education)
believe this as jesus taught compassion and not revenge
“neither do i, condemn you, now go and sun no more” - jesus in the parable of the adulterous woman

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16
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arguments that say we are born good

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empathy is a powerful emotion. -> oxytocin is a chemical which helps us connects up people
even in vr most people try to save as many as possible -> an instinct to preserve life

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arguments saying we are born evil

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psychopaths cannot understand the difference between right/wrong = don’t feel empathy. -> brains wired differently
there is a warrior gene that makes it more likely you’ll be violent

18
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how do we decide right from wrong

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law
upbringing/ family
instinct
conscience
teachers/school
society/media
environment
religion

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how do religious people decide right from wrong

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holy books
prophets/role models
prayer
religious leaders
conscience
gods voice

20
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why is forgiveness good (science)

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higher happiness
lower blood pressure

21
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why are some people against forgiveness

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it might not be what they personally need in order to heal. some might find forgiveness liberating and powerful but for some it does the opposite

22
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what’s homeboy industries

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helps former gang members
christian led thing
anger management
parenting classes
job training

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why are christian’s for forgiveness

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lord’s prayer “forgive our sins as God forgives us
God judges we shouldn’t
jesus taught forgiveness “forgive not 7 times but 77 times”
agape love

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why are muslims in support of forgiveness

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humans need Gods forgiveness and human forgiveness
human forgiveness stops evil
muhammad helping the disrespectful lady when she fell sick

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who’s desmond tutu

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church of england bishop
led truth and reconciliation commission in south africa after apartheid
avoided a civil war, helped people come to terms with crimes and avoided revenge and blood shed
motivated by the bibles teachings

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what’s evil

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that which is considered extremely immoral wicked or wrong eg murder

27
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what’s suffering

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pain or distress caused by injury illness or loss. can be physical emotional or spiritual eg broken arm

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what are the 4 responses to natural evil

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punishment (punishment for sun. catholics: punishment for the fall)
test of faith
education (suffering helps us learn and take responsibility and help others)
balance (to appreciate good we have to be able to recognise bad)

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what to christian’s argue about moral evil

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it’s caused by the fact devil (tempts humans into disobeying God)
cause of humans and free will

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